Lachenalia viridiflora

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-7"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Lachenalia viridiflora plant details

Lachenalia viridiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia viridiflora

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 7 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia viridiflora

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It’s easy to understand why some people believe this to be one of the most beautiful of all the Cape Bulbs, & it certainly wins the prize for most unusual flower color – it’s TURQUOISE! Lachenalia viridiflora is a rare & exquisite jewel from South Africa, found in the wild in only one remote location, but is fortunately easy to grow! Hoorah! The large, showy, tubular flowers arrive in Spring, & are early for the Lachenalias. Bloom spikes reach a height of 4”. Some plants have striped & spotted leaves & some don’t, but they’re all to-die-for in that surreal & gorgeous kind of way! Plant in areas that don’t receive summer water, or in pots so you can diminish water in the summer, when the bulbs are dormant.