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Lachenalia
Also called Cape Hyacinths, Leopard Lily, Viooltjies
Lachenalia is a genus of bulbous perennials from southern Africa, with many species grown for their colorful spring flowers. Grow them from bulbs in bright light, letting the bulbs rest dry during their summer dormancy.
Lachenalia is a genus of bulbous perennial plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, which are usually found in Namibia and South Africa. Most of them have a dormancy period, but new roots will always grow every year.
Lachenalia is named after the Swiss botanist Werner de Lachenal (1736-1800). Species are sometimes known as Cape cowslip, though they are not even somewhat related to the true cowslip Primula veris.
Several species are cultivated as garden plants. The following have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Cape Cowslip · Red Lachenalia · Corymb Polyxena · Crown Polyxena · Yellow Viooltjie · Long Polyxena · Orchid Viooltjie · Fourtone Viooltjie · Milk Viooltjie · Azure Viooltjie
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