Tecophilaea cyanocrocus var violacea — Chilean crocus
T.cyan. var. violaea: another member of this attractive but rare species,the bright violet blue colour of this form has great charm
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Tecophilaeacea
- Common name :Chilean crocus
- Native to :Chili
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Blue, Violet
- Exposure :full sun
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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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 :March (sem. 1-4)