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Image of Herbertia lahue
VIII, Diguilin, Chile
Altitude: m. 12 02, 2009
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| Species: | Herbertia lahue (Mol.) Goldbl. | |
| Family: | Iridaceae |  |
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| Chilean Name: | Lahue | |
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| Record: | 2122 |
| About 1 Herbertia in Chile and 1 in our data base. | |
| About 42 Iridaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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Height: 20 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Herbertia lahue VIII, Diguilin, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Bulb Plant Flower: Blue, 3 petals Height: 20 cm.
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Image of Herbertia lahue VIII, Diguilin, Chile
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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: Some shadow. Some protection against direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, filtering about 20 - 40 % of light.
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Image of Herbertia lahue VIII, Diguilin, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Herbertia lahue VIII, Diguilin, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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