Cyrtanthus Species, Fire Lily, George Lily, Scarborough Lily
Cyrtanthuselatus

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cyrtanthus (ker-TAN-thus)
Species: elatus (el-AH-tus)

Synonym:Amaryllis elata

Synonym:Cyrtanthus purpureus

Synonym:Hippeastrum purpureum

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting