Hesperoxiphion Peruvianum Syn. Cypella Peruviana Iridaceae Goblet Flower Lindsay Hoverosn

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Hesperoxiphion peruvianum Syn. Cypella peruviana Iridaceae Goblet Flower Lindsay Hoverosn Bulbsociety.org Geographic Distribution Native to South America- Peru and Bolivia Latitudinal range: between 5 and 25 degrees south Altitude: 850- 3500 meters; Andes mountains Zipcodezoo.com Native Habitat Alpine climate Rocky, grassy, or mossy slopes Mild conditions, dry and cool winters Excellent drainage In and amongst other grasses or Irids Pacificbulbsociety.org Taxonomic Description Perennial bulb; tunicated Clumping habit, 2-3’ tall, 1’ spread Leaves are grass- like, sheathing, folded lengthwise Flowers have 6 tepals; unique Blooms last up to one day-Summer through early fall Fruit: capsule Anniesannuals.com Propagation Via seed… 50% direct sow, 39% stratified Asexually… using over 4 weeks bulblets and offsets in the fall, store dry and cool over winter, replant in the spring Signa.org Ideal Crop/ Market Niche Cold hardiness Longer lasting blooms Shorter time to bloom Problem with inconsistent germination and long time to bloom is a problem for increasing numbers – perhaps 10 year delay to market Identifiable to consumers- cross between an orchid, iris and lily?!? Sold in the fall, or it could be forced- but it needs a cool dry period! Anticipated Cultural Requirements USDA cold hardiness: zones 9a- 10b ; no less than 20 degrees F; very tropical Full sun, warm and moist during growing season, dormant season dry and cool Slightly acidic soil, fertilize until the end of bloom cycle Unknown: PGR or chemical use disease/ resistance susceptibility ideal container size Crop Production Schedule Sow 36 seeds, cover with coarse vermiculite and place in cooler (week 8) Remove stratified seeds from cooler; direct sow 36 seeds, cover with coarse vermiculite and place both treatments on mist bench (week 11) One seedling emerges in each treatment (week 13) 50% germination for direct- sow, 39% for stratified (week 14) Grow on until fall, then give them a cooling period, possibly see blooms in 2 or 3 years with such treatment Works Cited *See New crop paper .

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