Rhodophiala Species, Pink Oxblood Lily, Pink Schoolhouse Lily

Rhodophialabifida var. spathacea

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhodophiala (roh-doh-FY-al-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing the bulb's scales
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Mission Viejo, California

Gainesville, Florida

Liberty, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Humble, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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(Zone 8a) | September 2010 | positive

This lovely plant is blooming for the first time (Sep 2010)since planted 3 years ago. Planted inground, part sun.

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New Braunfels, TX | September 2008 | positive

What a wonderful lily. It is blooming now (early September) and attracts attention from gardening friends whenever they come to visit. ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2005 | positive

Pink oxblood lily, pink schoolhouse lily is the rare form of the Argentine oxblood lily. The bright magenta-pink flowers appear on the to...Read More

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