Ammocharis falcata

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names
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Read about Ammocharis falcata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Ammocharis falcata, Herb. Bulb ovoid, sometimes 6-9 in. diam., with brown tunics: Lvs. 1-2 ft. long, 1 in. wide, strap-shaped, spreading, produced in spring before the bloom: fls. 20-40, in an umbel, bright red, fragrant.— A. falcata requires rich, loamy soil. It starts to grow in the spring. Give plenty of water during growing season in summer. It can be cult. out-of-doors. When perfected and finished in autumn, the bulb may be put under the greenhouse bench; keep moderately dry in sand or earth; may be potted in January, after which it will soon throw out its fine, fragrant blooms. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Cultivation

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