Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Dichelostemma (dy-kel-OH-stem-uh) (Info)
Species: capitatum (kap-ih-TAY-tum) (Info)
Synonym:Brodiaea capitata
Synonym:Brodiaea pulchella
Synonym:Dichelostemma capitatum subsp. capitatum
Synonym:Dichelostemma pulchellum var. capitatum
Synonym:Hookeria pulchella
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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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