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    • Photo of Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor flower by J.G. in SF

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    Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor

    Also Known As

    • Cape Hyacinth

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor plant details

    Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN wide, 12 IN tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Waxy pendent flowers of glowing orange, yellow, green and even purple on this specimen best grown in a container. Keep dry while dormant.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor plant

    How to Grow Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Lachenalia pustulata

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lachenalia pustulata close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Lachenalia 'Romaud'

    aka Romaud Cape Hyacinth

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lachenalia 'Romaud' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Lachenalia elegans var. suaveolens

    aka Cape Cowslip

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lachenalia elegans var. suaveolens flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lachenalia viridiflora

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-7"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lachenalia viridiflora flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Lachenalia bulbifera 'Mango' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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