Accession #: 199200235
Accession Date: 1992-12-31
Common name: Little White Soldiers
Family: Asparagaceae
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Country of Origin: Tanzania to S. Africa
Description: Herb to at least 35 cm tall; bulb globose, 1,5-5 cm long; leaves 2-6, usually cordate above the distinctly petiole-like base, glabrous, shiny green above with dark green blotches, 5-30x2-8 cm; inflorescence much longer than the leaves; pedicels 1-2 mm long; flowers white or green, c. 3-5 mm long, segments ascending with incurved cucullate apices; fruit unknown. 3
Uses:
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USDA Zone: 8a-11
Source: NYBG
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Culture:
Winter deciduous, well drained, moist organic soil, low light.
