Ledebouria cooperi

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A half-hardy, bulbous perennial to 20cm tall, with semi-erect, linear basal leaves with bold purple stripes. In summer it produces a flowerspike bearing numerous tiny, bell-shaped purple-pink flowers, tipped or striped green. Best grown in a cool greenhouse or alpine trough

Scientific classification

Species: Ledebouria cooperi (Ledebouria cooperi)
Genus: Ledebouria
Family: Asparagaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Ledebouria cooperi

Distribution map

Central South Africa

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Ledebouria cooperi

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Ledebouria cooperi care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or removing offsets

Growing

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, planting the bulb so that the neck is above soil level. Position in full light and water freely while in growth, applying a high-potash fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Outdoors, grow in freely-draining soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet

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