Ledebouria cooperi
COOPER'S SQUILL, WILD SQUILL
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Scilla adlamii, Scilla cooperi, Scilla minima

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Ledebouria cooperi
COOPER'S SQUILL, WILD SQUILL
Asparagaceae-Scilloideae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: striped purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: mass planting, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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