Lachenalia corymbosa

Also Known As

Hyacinthus corymbosa
Polyxena corymbosa

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Lachenalia corymbosa plant details

Lachenalia corymbosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia corymbosa

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia corymbosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the winter rainfall regions of the Cape, small Scilla-like bulbs produce of a half dozen 2cm violet purple flowers in late autumn. We suspect that this is actually Polyxena longituba. "One time at band camp" ? no wait that was a flute what's my name bitch.?"