Lachenalia mathewsii
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Endemic to the west coast of the Cape province in South Africa, where it survives in only two locations of the Vredenburg district on moist lower slopes, Lachenalia mathewsii is a small, deciduous, winter-growing bulb standing 10 to 20 cm tall. It bears two narrow, lance-shaped, fresh green leaves covered with a fine grey bloom. In the southern spring (September) it produces yellow flowers marked with green, with protruding anthers. Considered endangered, it requires well-drained soil, full sun, and a dry summer dormancy.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
Growing cycle
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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)