Lachenalia aloides & cvs
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS, CAPE COWSLIP
Liliaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Lachenalia aloides var. aloides, Lachenalia aurea, Lachenalia nelsonni, Lachenalia pearsonni, Lachenalia tricolor

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Lachenalia aloides & cvs
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS, CAPE COWSLIP
Liliaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow, orange & red

Flowering Time: early winter to early spring

Leaves: marked purple

Bark & Stems: red flushed stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: border, mass planting, window box, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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