General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruiting Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • White Bat Flower
  • Bat Head Lily
  • Devil's Whiskers

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Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2016-09-15
At Selby Gardens
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2016-09-15
At Selby Gardens
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-11-07
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
Location: Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2009-09-27
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