Nothoscordum Species, False Yellow Crocus, Wild Garlic

Nothoscordumfelipponei

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nothoscordum (noth-oh-SKOR-dum)
Species
felipponei (fel-lee-PO-nee-eye)
Synonym
Beauverdia sellowiana
Ipheion sellowianum
Nothoscordum ostenii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | October 2006 | positive

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