Blooms in spring and goes summer dormant soon after. In mild climates, foliage arises in the fall and remains through the winter. ...Read More
The color of the flower is variable but generally described as a rich violet-mauve or purple-blue.
Said to perform best in full sun in poor, well-drained, limey soils. Does not flower freely in some gardens.
This species performs well at the Denver Botanic Garden, Z5b.
Propagate by dividing the tubers after it goes summer dormant.
Related to G. tuberosum, native to southern Spain and North Africa.
Blooms in spring and goes summer dormant soon after. In mild climates, foliage arises in the fall and remains through the winter.
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