Alophia Species, Pine Lily, Pinewood Lily, Propeller Flower, Purple Pleat-Leaf
Alophiadrummondii

Synonym:Cypella drummondii

Synonym:Eustylis purpurea

Synonym:Herbertia drummondii

Synonym:Nemastylis purpurea

Synonym:Tigridia purpurea

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds