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    Galtonia viridiflora

    Also Known As

    • Galtonia viride
    • Summer Hyacinth

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Galtonia viridiflora plant details

    Galtonia viridiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and green flowers emerge. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Galtonia viridiflora

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Galtonia viridiflora

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Actually my favorite species in the genus. This is a smaller plant than the above, only growing 12-18" tall. Its pendulous flowers are a soft olive green color.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Summer Hyacinth, as Galtonioa is commonly known is a bsummer blooming bulb from South Africa with 2-3' stems bearing nodding pale lime bells. It has wintered over for us in zone 6 in well drained spot. We have availalble a limited number of 2 year old plants that are blooming size.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Greenish white pendent bells in summer on 2 ft. spikes. South Africa.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Stalks of light green flowers. Oregon Native.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Galtonia viridiflora plant

    How to Grow Galtonia viridiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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