Oxblood Lily

Rhodophiala bifida

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Taking its name from the deep red blooms it produces, the Oxblood Lily is an outstanding and durable bulb perfect for any Southern garden.

Features

Bloom/Feature Dark vermillion red trumpet shaped blooms with striking yellow pigments on flower's pollen
Plant Type Fall Bulbs
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10
Zone Detail Hardy to -10 F
Key Features heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming, fall blooming
Use border, container, accent
Exposure Full sun
Bloom Season summer, fall
Dimension 10-16" H x clumping
Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth

Care

Water Natural Southern rainfall
Soil Type Any
Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting
Pruning None

Planting Instructions

plant in full winter sun. summer shade is ok
soil should be 2-3’ over the bulb
only needs natural rainfall, but irrigation is ok