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Cyanella lutea (1 Page of 5) The Cyanella lutea plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Tecophilaeaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. odoratissima. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Cyanella lutea Family: Tecophilaeaceae Author: L.f. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light sandy soil. Requires a very warm sunny position in a well-drained soil, it is best grown at the foot of a south-facing wall or in a south-facing bed.
Plants are not very frost hardy, but they can be grown outdoors in the milder areas of the country if given a good mulch[1, 200]. Plant the bulbs 15cm deep in autumn to flower in spring or in the spring to flower in the summer[1, 200]. Lift the bulbs when they die down, dry them and store in a cool place until it is time to replant[1].
Flowers are produced in 3 - 4 years from seed[200].
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