Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily)
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with long curved petals and yellow pollen on stamen
Botanical name: Sprekelia formosissima
Common names: Aztec Lily, Jacobean Lily, Orchid Lily
Family: Amaryllidaceae (Formerly:Amaryllidaceae / Liliaceae)
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe brilliant scarlet or crimson flowers are bilaterally symmetrical, like an orchid.
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) with unique red petals growing in a round brown container.
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower detail showing yellow pollen on the long slender stamens.
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with unique elongated petals above narrow green blade-like foliage
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with distinct elongated petals rising above long green foliage
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with long curved petals and elongated yellow tipped stamens
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with long petals and narrow green leaves behind it
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) blooming with long red petals extending from the central stem base
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) deep red flower with yellow pollen growing in a brown pot.
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with narrow petals rising above green stems and foliage
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with thin petals and visible yellow pollen on stamens
Sprekelia formosissima (Aztec Lily) red flower with thin petals and tiny water droplets on surface.
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