Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Serapias (ser-uh-PEE-ass) (Info)
Species: cordigera (kor-dih-GEER-uh) (Info)
Category:
Bulbs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
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:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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