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Crinum augustum 'Queen Emma'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Crinum (KRY-num) (Info)
Species: augustum (aw-GUS-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Queen Emma

Synonym:Crinum amabile

14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs
Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Blue-Green
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

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:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dlsamuels On Jul 27, 2009, dlsamuels from Spring, TX wrote:

This plant is wonderful! It needs to be about 3-5 years old to start sending out flowers stalks. Each stalk has +/- 16 separate flowers.

I have these in the ground and in pots... the bigger the pot - the bigger the bulb can become - hence a larger specimen.

The plant readily sends out 'pup' plants and can also be propogated by use of the seed pods. Please note though... the 'pup' plants are beautiful purple too. The plants started from seed - at least so far fro me - are not as colorful.

Neutral jimmy2 On Jul 6, 2009, jimmy2 from live oak, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

I have this growing at the back of a fence,semi shade,not really taken off planted last fall,and only few leaves have sprouted,fertlized,compost, must be texas heat 103 temp hopefully grow,in akaline soil ?

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cape Coral, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Orlando, Florida (2 reports)
Port Charlotte, Florida (2 reports)
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Stuart, Florida
Tampa, Florida (2 reports)
Valrico, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Winter Haven, Florida
Hilo, Hawaii
Honomu, Hawaii
Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Kapaa, Hawaii
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bryan, Texas
College Station, Texas
Galveston, Texas (2 reports)
Houston, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spring, Texas



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