Ledebouria cooperi
- Bulbous plant
- 10 cm high
- Soft-coloured flowers
- Blue-green foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Characteristics
| Height | 5 - 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Leaf colour | blue green |
| Growth habit | tuft |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | winter dry |
| Soil | highly permeable, pervious |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ledebouria cooperi |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ledebouria |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Common names | NL: vroege sterhyacint |
| Origin | Africa, South |