Lachenalia contaminata
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS, WILD HYACINTH
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

 
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Lachenalia contaminata
CHOCOLATE SOLDIERS, WILD HYACINTH
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine & cottage designs

Uses: border, mass planting, window box, pot, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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