Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea'

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A cormous perennial with narrow greyish-green leaves and slender stems bearing intensely fragrant, solitary, erect, velvety deep violet-blue crocus-like flowers in spring

Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea'

Scientific classification

Species
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea' (Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea')
Genus
Tecophilaea
Family
Tecophilaeaceae
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Toxicity
Alpine Rockery · Bulbs
Plant type
Up to 10 cm
Height
0-0.1 metre
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Tufted
Habit
Spring
Season of interest
Full sun
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Distribution of Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Tecophilaea cyanocrocus 'Violacea' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets in late summer

Growing

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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