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How to Grow and Care for Hesperocallis

Hesperocallis thrives in well-draining, sandy soils and requires full sunlight for optimal growth. Watering should be infrequent but deep, mimicking its native desert environment. Special care includes ensuring excellent soil drainage to prevent root rot and avoiding overwatering, particularly during its dormant period.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Hesperocallis

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	8-11

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Types of Hesperocallis

Desert ajo lily

Desert ajo lily (Hesperocallis undulata) is a flowering plant found in the Sonoran Desert and Mojave Desert of North America. It is not technically a member of the lily family, but is instead more closely related to agave. The bulbs of desert ajo lily have historically been harvested by native tribes as food.

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