Massonia depressa
This genus, related to Lachenalia and Polyxena, is easily recognised by its two almost round leaves, 6-10cm in diameter, lying flat on the ground. Nestled between these two leaves is the discreet flowering, in the form of a very short corymb made up of small tubular flowers. Through its copious production of nectar and its "yeasty" scent, Massonia is one of the few bulbs pollinated by rodents (!)
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Section :tribe Massonieae (complex Massonia, Lachenalia, Polyxena)
- Native to :Afrique du Sud(Cap Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Crème
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :mi-ombre, soleil
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Culture en pot
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :November (sem. 3-4), December (sem. 1-3)