Home / Guides / Plant Files / Amaryllidaceae

Nerine Species, Cape Flower, Dwarf Nerine

Nerinehumilis

Upload Image Print Article
Nerine humilis by Fizgig777
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Nerine (ne-REE-nee)
Info
Species
humilis (HEW-mil-is)
Info
Synonym
Amaryllis humilis
Nerine humilis subsp. fera
Nerine peersii
Nerine pulchella
Nerine tulbaghensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boston, Virginia

View this plant in a garden
9 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
M
M
MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2009 | neutral

Wavy margined petals of white to deep pink top this floriferous, bulbous plant. They often flower before the strap shaped leaves appear....Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
(Philobota acropola)
BIRD FILES
Goosander
(Mergus merganser)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
(Philobota acropola)
BIRD FILES
Goosander
(Mergus merganser)