Dichelostemma Species, Twining Snake Lily

Dichelostemmavolubile

Genus
Dichelostemma (dy-kel-OH-stem-uh)
Species
volubile (vol-OO-BIL-ee)
Synonym
Brodiaea volubilis
Dichelostemma californicum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | neutral

Flowers are on stalks of about 24 inches long, blooms are pale pink to a darker pink, as well as the same pale blue to darker blue. The c...Read More

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