Ledebouria Species, Polokwane African Hyacinth

Ledebouriacrispa

Genus
Ledebouria (le-de-BOR-ree-a)
Species
crispa (KRISP-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Green
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

Such a tiny little bulb that can easily be overlooked, but I find growing it to be rather fun and can't help having an "aww" moment every...Read More

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