Dichelostemma pulchellum Wild hyacinth (Alliaceae)

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Dichelostemma pulchellum
Wild hyacinth
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The Dichelostemma pulchellum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild hyacinth. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. capitatum. Brodiaea capitata. B. pulchella.

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Latin Name:  Dichelostemma pulchellum
Common Name:  Wild hyacinth
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (Salisb.)Heller.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.1

Habitat:  Plains and hillsides[71] on dry open ridges and grassy meadows to 1800 metres[42].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a well-drained rich sandy loam[1], it likes plenty of moisture whilst in growth followed by a warm dry period in late summer to autumn in order to fully ripen its bulb[200]. Plants are susceptible to rot in wet soils[200]. This species is hardy to between -5 to -10°c, it may require protection in severe winters[90]. This can be done by applying a good organic mulch such as dry bracken in late autumn and removing it in early spring. Alternatively, you can cover the ground with a cloche or other device. A very ornamental plant, it can flower in 2 years from seed.

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