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Dichelostemmacongestum

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Dichelostemma congestum by Chuck
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Genus
Dichelostemma (dy-kel-OH-stem-uh)
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Species
congestum (kon-JES-tum)
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Synonym
Brodiaea congesta
Brodiaea pulchella
Dichelostemma pulchellum
Dipterostemon pulchellus
Hookera congesta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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