Phaedranassa viridiflora

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Yellow Queen Lily

Pendant flaring yellow flowers are tipped in green with multiple flowers per inflorescence on this native of Ecuador. Among the showiest of the members of this genus due to the flaring characteristic of the petals. Grow in full sun, humus rich soils and provide for a cool dry dormancy period to initiate flowering. Flowering typically takes place 8 weeks after watering commences (to break the dormancy).

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
January - February
March - April
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 9