Botanical Name: Ledebouria petiolata
Common Name: Little white soldiers
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape deciduous clumping, bulbous perennial with broad spotted
leaves with long petioles; forms a loose clump over time
Height to 12"
Spread to 12"
Growth Rate moderate
Environment:
Exposure outdoors: partial to full shade
Soil prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Hardiness hardy : Zones 4-9, 14-24
Morphology:
Leaves broad, triangular leaves to 6" long sitting atop long petioles; first leaves in spring lack dark purple spots which come on later leaves
Flowers 12" racemes of tiny white flowers turning green as they age
Fruit capsule
Propagation:
division any time
Usage:
excellent temperate theme perennial or bulb planted for
attractive foliage and flowers; good for small-scale plantings under trees and in containers
Landscape Care:
Watering needs moderate watering
Fertilizing slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring
Pruning dead head and divide every few years
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other
Origin: South Africa
Family: Liliaceae
Notes:
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