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Dichelostemma volubile

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Dichelostemma (dy-kel-OH-stem-uh) (Info)
Species: volubile (vol-OO-BIL-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Brodiaea volubilis
Synonym:Dichelostemma californicum
Synonym:Macroscapa volubilis

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Medium Blue
Dark Blue

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Dark/Black

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral WillowWasp On Jun 7, 2006, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Flowers are on stalks of about 24 inches long, blooms are pale pink to a darker pink, as well as the same pale blue to darker blue. The color intensifies as the flower matures.
Foliage is a deep dark green and long grass like.



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