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Genus

Ledebouria (le-de-BOR-ree-a)

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Species

kirkii (KIR-kee-eye)

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Synonym

Drimia angustitepala

Drimia hildebrandtii

Ledebouria hildebrandtii

Scilla johnstonii

Scilla kirkii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Veined

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Bronze

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brandon, Florida

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Helena, Montana

Houston, Texas

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