Lachenalia unicolor
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Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

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

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Lachenalia unicolor
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

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: cream, blue, purple, pink or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: marked purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine & cottage designs

Uses: border, mass planting, window box, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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