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

Alophiadrummondii

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Alophia (a-LOW-fee-uh)
Species
drummondii (drum-AWN-dee-eye)
Synonym
Cypella drummondii
Eustylis purpurea
Herbertia drummondii
Nemastylis purpurea
Tigridia purpurea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Bastrop, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Concepcion, Texas

Franklin, Texas

Hallettsville, Texas

Longview, Texas

Lufkin, Texas

Woodville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Austin, TX | June 2015 | positive

This wildflower has been growing on my farm since 1975. With all the rain I am seeing the flower again. I though this flower was gone.

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(Zone 6a) | December 2007 | positive

These plants are active Summer growers, and enter dormancy over Winter.
I found better seed germination after 2 winters, that is, ...Read More

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