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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

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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

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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