Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Bessera (BES-ser-uh) (Info)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz) (Info)
 One vendor has this plant for sale.
4 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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