Pancratium zeylanicum - growing habit. 3 bulbs are growing in a 7in pot. Shiny grassy leaves, about 8in long. Fragrant white gracious flowers a few hours after opening (El Paso, mid-June '09)
by goofybulb Jun 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Pancratium zeylanicum flower - just opened, the tepals not yet curved (El Paso, mid-June '09)
by goofybulb Jun 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Pancratium zeylanicum flower, side view - the tepals starting to curl. The creamy-ivory pollen sacks are ripe and ready to release the pollen (El Paso, mid-June '09)
by goofybulb Jun 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Pancratium zeylanicum flower, side view - the tepals fully recurved. The creamy-ivory pollen sacks are ripe and ready to release the pollen, and stigma ready to receive pollen (El Paso, mid-June '09)
by goofybulb Jun 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Pancratium zeylanicum unopened flower bud (El Paso, mid-July '09)
by goofybulb Jul 23, 2009 8:47 PM