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Image of Leucocoryne violascens
V Region, Calavera, Chile
Altitude: 500 m. 10 16, 2008
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Species: | Leucocoryne violascens Phil. | |
Family: | Liliaceae | ![]() |
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Record: | 1207 |
About 17 Leucocoryne in Chile and 17 in our data base. | |
About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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Endemic Not Frequent
Height: 40 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: Blue, 6 petals Height: 40 cm.
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Leucocoryne violascens Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |