Lachenalia Species, Cape Cowslip

Lachenaliaquadricolor

Genus
Lachenalia (lak-en-AH-ee-uh)
Species
quadricolor (KWAD-ri-kol-or)
Synonym
Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor
Lachenalia tricolor var. quadricolor
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Newport Beach, California

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Vista, CA (Zone 10a) | February 2013 | positive

I received corms of this plant in a trade (thanks, Dee!) in July 2012, and the flowers appeared in February 2013. They are STUNNING, nic...Read More

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