Purple Glory of the Sun Plant Care
Leucocoryne purpurea Gay
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Leucocoryne purpurea, called the purple glory-of-the-sun, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Leucocoryne, native to central Chile. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Purple Glory of the Sun?
Water Purple Glory of the Sun every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Purple Glory of the Sun Native To?
What Is the Purple Glory of the Sun?
Purple Glory of the Sun (Leucocoryne purpurea) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Leucocoryne genus. Purple Glory of the Sun is native to central Chile.
Purple Glory of the Sun displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Purple Glory of the Sun produces showy clusters of star-shaped flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Purple Glory of the Sun?
Leucocoryne purpurea requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Purple Glory of the Sun Need?
Purple Glory of the Sun thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Purple Glory of the Sun Prefer?
Leucocoryne purpurea grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Purple Glory of the Sun prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Purple Glory of the Sun?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Purple Glory of the Sun to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Purple Glory of the Sun?
Feed Purple Glory of the Sun every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Purple Glory of the Sun?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Purple Glory of the Sun?
Purple Glory of the Sun can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to garlic lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Purple Glory of the Sun Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Purple Glory of the Sun, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Purple Glory of the Sun?
Purple Glory of the Sun is susceptible to thrips, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Purple Glory of the Sun Need?
Purple Glory of the Sun grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Purple Glory of the Sun is native to central Chile. In cooler regions, grow Purple Glory of the Sun as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Purple Glory of the Sun is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Leucocoryne genus — compare its care with other Leucocoryne species on PlantoScan.
Leucocoryne is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Purple Glory of the Sun thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Leucocoryne purpurea Gay, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Fl. Chil. 6: 122 (1854)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Purple Glory of the Sun, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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