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Hesperocallis undulata

 
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Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hesperocallis (hes-per-oh-KAL-is) (Info)
Species: undulata (un-dew-LAY-tuh) (Info)

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Category:
Bulbs

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Xenomorf On Mar 14, 2005, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Also called "Ajo Lily" because the edible bulbs taste a little like garlic. 'Ajo' is spanish for garlic.
My photos are of some plants found in the wild undisturbed desert.
Blooms between middle February and middle April, (Early Spring to late spring.)



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