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Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae

Also Known As

  • Scadoxus katherinae
  • Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katherinae
  • Katherine's Torch Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae plant details

Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, rock garden, showy, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae plant

How to Grow Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. katharinae

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
Photo of Scadoxus multiflorus flower by Leafari
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
  • dry when dormant
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