Acis (ex Leucojum) autumnalis
A very charming small autumn flowering Leucojum. The white bells may even appear in the summer (depending on the onset of the late summer rains) and continue until the end of October. To be planted under shrubs and trees.
The genus
A genus from Europe and the méditerrean basin, where it is often found lightly shaded woodland in rather humid areas. The look of the plant and its cultivation is very similar to Narcissus, but they always have white pendulous flowers.s.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Section :subgenus Acis
- Native to :Sud de l'Europe
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Woodland
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-3), September (sem. 2-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :July (sem. 4-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-1)