Herbertia ?? Blue Cid
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The name 'Blue Cid' does not correspond to any cultivar or species that can be identified with confidence within the genus Herbertia; it may be a trade name or an unlisted variant. Lacking precise data, the description below applies to the genus in general: Herbertia are small bulbous Iridaceae from the Americas, with brown, papery-tunicated bulbs and pleated, linear-lanceolate foliage. Their short-lived, unscented flowers show large blue to mauve outer tepals marked with white, contrasting with small inner tepals. They require well-drained soil, a sunny position, and a dry rest during dormancy. Species not confirmed.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-2)