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    • Photo of Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' foliage by Secret Garden Growers

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    Also Known As

    • Gary Hammer False Scilla

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    3" pot | $14

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    Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' plant details

    Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous chocolate, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, spotted leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Amazing S. African introduced by California plantsman Gary Hammer, has proven reliable even in our wet, cold winters. The bulbs produce 1' long, deciduous, strap-like, grey-green leaves that are heavily spotted with random liver-colored patterns. Each easy-to-grow, 6" tall x 20" wide clump looks great in the summer rock garden or in a special pot! Sun – well drained soil.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 6. Thin green leaves / red spots.Green flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A striking foliage plant with about 12" long leaves, irregularly flecked maroon. The pink flowers in summer come as a bonus. Easy to grow in any well draining soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    A charming version of the common squill, this South African form has wonderful foliage, long narrow, gray-green leaves, evenly spotted and lasting for up to three months before dormancy arrives. Forms clumps to only 6" tall x 20" wide. The flowers are a pale blue and proliferate cheerfully. Sun and dry summers, though summer moisture is tolerated. Don't be fooled, hardier than they look! Frost hardy to a bit below 10 °F, upper USDA zone 7. Does well in containers.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' plant

    How to Grow Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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