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Massonia bredasdorpensis


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Massonia bredasdorpensis has large, glabrous, light green leaves and small clusters of white flowers becoming brain coral-like seed pods.


Description:
Massonia is a genus of peculiar, southern African, alien-like bulbs related to hyacinths that grow two opposite prostrate leaves that hug the ground topped with a stemless cluster of green, white or pink flowers that sit atop the leaves or rise on strange stalks. It's a perfect group for succulent lovers and those who love oddball things! M. bredasdorpensis is sold under this name in horticulture but it is not a true species. It has large, glabrous, light green leaves and small clusters of white flowers followed by large brain coral-like seed pods. The leaves and flowers grow in fall, winter and spring with bulbs dormant in summer. Reduce watering when dormant in summer but do not allow to go bone dry. Plant the bulbs with the top just below the soil surface. This is a non-hardy bulb best grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. It's perfect for those interested in bulbs and houseplants and for succulent lovers looking to branch out. Our nursery-grown bulbs are adult blooming size. Visit the webpage of the Pacific Bulb Society to view more photos of this cool species.


Common Name: Hedgehog Lily - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness: 10-11

Light: Part Sun, Part Shade

Height: under 4"

Width: 12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow

Class: Deciduous

Type: Tender

Bloom Time: Fall - Winter

Soil Moisture: Average

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: Yes

Berries: No

Benefits: Bees

Deer Resistant: Unknown

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Winter rainfall areas of South Africa.

Award: AGM

Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar

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