General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 14 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Highveld African Hyacinth

Photo Gallery
Location: greenhouse
Date: 2017-02-27
showing the leaves with the start of blooms
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Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens

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