Massonia depressa

hedgehog lily

Plantarum rariorum - Two spreading leaves against the ground with a tuft of tubular flowers in the middle. Summer rest.

hedgehog lily

Massonia depressa

Plantarum rariorum - Two spreading leaves against the ground with a tuft of tubular flowers in the middle. Summer rest.

flowering : 3-4 yellowish green
height : 5-10 cm
where to plant : full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄

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where to plant Massonia depressa

  • height: 5-10 cm
  • flowering: March - April
  • color: yellowish green
  • leaf color: green
  • habit: wide
  • growth: slow
  • level: difficult
  • light: full sun sunny
  • moisture: summer dry very dry dry
  • soil texture: highly permeable pervious
  • organic matter: none to little
  • winter zone: 10 [susceptible to frost]
  • density: 9 - 15

Massonia depressa in the garden

  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: troughs alpine house pot

botanical information about Massonia depressa

  • Botanical name: Massonia depressa
  • Genus: Massonia
  • Family: Hyacinthaceae
  • Other names: Egellelie - hedgehog lily
  • origin: Africa, South