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Amaryllidaceae
Jacobean Lily
Sprekelia formosissima
Dramatic beauty and passion.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Sprekelia
- Native to
- Mexico, Guatemala
- Bloom season
- Spring, Early Summer
- Type
- bulbous perennial
- Height
- 20-30 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy
- Water
- moderate during growth, dry during dormancy
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The flower's shape resembles the red cross of the Knights of St. James (Jacobean), giving it its common name.
- Each bulb typically produces only one spectacular flower per stem, making each bloom precious.
- The species name 'formosissima' means 'most beautiful' in Latin, a testament to its striking appearance.
- It is the only species in the genus Sprekelia, making it botanically one-of-a-kind.
- The Aztecs cultivated this flower centuries before European contact, and it was one of the first Mexican plants sent to Europe.
Color meanings
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passion
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drama
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splendor