Acis (ex Leucojum) nicaensis
Category photo (no photo of its own for this entry)
An interesting autumn flowering species with funnel shaped flowers. Une intéressante espèce à floraison automnale, aux fleurs en forme d'entonnoir d'un rose très clair. Clochettes 10mm avec étamines jaunes prominentes. Feuillage linéaire (2mm) couleur vert gris à traduire
The genus
This genus is generally found in the Mediterranean, West of Asia and California on stony hillsides with moisture retentive clays at higher altitudes. Bulbs have very little tunic and can dry out easily. Very light humidity during summer dormancy can be beneficial. Flowers are usually pendulous. (a genus recently separated from Leucojum)
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Section :subgenus Acis
- Native to :Cote d'Azur, France
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Borders - Containers or pot - Rockery - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-1), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-1)