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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Hyacinthaceae (~Amaryllidaceae) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [L. lutea, Hort. Scilla lutea] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Ledebouria species - This is a bulb that produces racemes of small flowers which are usually purple, gray or green. The prime interest of this plant is actually the foliage , being striped or spotted with purple. This plant grows to only 2-4 inches tall and multiplies into clumps. It prefers very little water in summer but tolerates occasional irrigation and natural rainfall in winter. It takes light shade to full coastal sun and temperatures down to around 25° F.
The information about Ledebouria pauciflora displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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