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Leucocorynepurpurea

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Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Leucocoryne (loo-koh-KOR-ry-nee)

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Species

purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Leucocoryne ixioides var. purpurea

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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astanton

Anaheim, CA (Zone 10b) | April 2004 | positive

Wonderful tiny plant/flower that prefers a bit of shade in the afternoon. It also appears to spread readily so leave some space for it to...Read More

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