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Scadoxus multiflorus /African Blood Lily
Cluster of striking red flowers on container grown plant
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Scientific Name:
Scadoxus multiflorus
Common Name:
African Blood Lily
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Red
Fruit present:
Fall, Winter
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The prominent pinkish-red flowers are in the form of round umbels that consist of over 200 small flowers atop a slender stalk. Scarlet colored berries can be quite prominent in the fall. The basal tubular foliage can also be a interesting feature of this perennial