Tecophilaea cyanocrocus — Chilean crocus
One, often two flowers are produced per stem, of intense vivid gentian blue with a white throat. Flowers 5cm across when fully open.
The genus
To grow in a sandy substrate. Very slow to multiplie, but makes some seed in certain conditons.Phillips and Rix: "T. cyanocrocus grows in the Cordillera ofSantiago at around 3000m, where it grows on stony slopes kept dry and protected by snow cover in winter"
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Tecophilaeacea
- Common name :Chilean crocus
- Native to :Chili
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue
- Exposure :full sun
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - In the ground - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :August (sem. 4-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 4-4), March (sem. 1-4)