Leucocoryne, Glory of the Sun
Leucocorynepurpurea 'Andes'

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Leucocoryne (loo-koh-KOR-ry-nee)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Andes

Category
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

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

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed