Sea Daffodil, Sand Lily, Northern Marsh Orchid

Pancratiummaritimum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pancratium (pan-KRAY-tee-um)
Species
maritimum (muh-RIT-tim-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Mission Viejo, California

Soquel, California

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Tangent, Oregon

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| August 2012 | positive

Plentiful in small area to the west of the 15th hole in Praia d'el Rey golf course on the Atlantic coast to the west of Obidos Portugal. ...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | August 2011 | neutral

This grows wild in the dunes bordering the Atlantic in the Costa da Prata, (Silver Coast) where I live in Portugal. Roots v deeply and a...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | March 2008 | positive

Very easy to grow, can thrive even in medium sized pots.
Very fragrant flowers and rich blooming in late summer.
All it nee...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | November 2003 | positive

Treat like you would treat tuberoses, overwintering in colder zones. Flowers are pleasantly fragrant, not knock you over but could def...Read More

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