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Iridaceae
Calydorea
Calydoreaamabilis
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Family
Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Calydorea
(kal-ee-DOR-ee-uh)
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Species
amabilis
(a-MAH-bih-liss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Gainesville, Florida
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