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Amaryllidaceae
Nothoscordum Species, Bastard Leeks, Wild Garlic
Nothoscordumdialystemon
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Family
Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nothoscordum
(noth-oh-SKOR-dum)
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Species
dialystemon
(dy-al-ih-STEE-mon)
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Synonym
Beauverdia dialystemon
Ipheion dialystemon
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
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
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Gainesville, Florida
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