Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Lachenalia
(lak-en-AH-ee-uh) Species: aloides (al-OH-id-eez) Synonym:Lachenalia nelsonii Synonym:Lachenalia tricolor Synonym:Lachenalia tricolor var. nelsonii Synonym:Phormium aloides Synonym:Scilla versicolor
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger UnknownBloom Color RedBright Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |