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Calostemma Species, Garland Lily

Calostemmapurpureum

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Calostemma (kal-oh-STEM-uh)
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Species
purpureum (pur-PUR-ee-um)
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Synonym
Calostemma carneum
Calostemma purpureum var. carneum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Houston, Texas

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