Merendera

Merenderapyrenaica

Genus
Merendera (mer-en-DAY-ruh)
Species
pyrenaica (py-ren-AY-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By scoring the base of the bulb to promote new bulblets
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 8b) | November 2009 | neutral

The current name is Merendera montana. Merendera pyrenaica is a synonym.

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(Zone 8a) | June 2007 | neutral

This plant grows wild in the Pyrenees of northern Spain. It resembles a crocus, but the petals are thin and ribbon-like. It is localised ...Read More

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