Family: Hyacinthaceae
Genus: Lachenalia (lak-en-AH-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: pustulata (pus-tew-LAY-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Bulbs
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Pale Yellow
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
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:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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