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    Lachenalia pustulata

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

    Lachenalia pustulata plant details

    Lachenalia pustulata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender, magenta, pink, purple, tan and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lachenalia pustulata

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, magenta, pink, purple, tan and yellow blooms in spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lachenalia pustulata

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Gardening facts about Lachenalia pustulata plant

    How to Grow Lachenalia pustulata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow
      • lavender
      • purple
      • magenta
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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 aloides var. quadricolor

    aka Cape Hyacinth

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"

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