Androstephium caeruleum (Alliaceae)

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Androstephium caeruleum
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The Androstephium caeruleum plant species is found in Southern N. America - Kansdas to Texas. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. violaceum. Bessera caeruleum.

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Latin Name:  Androstephium caeruleum
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  (Scheele.)Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Prairies[235].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained rich sandy loam and a sunny position[1, 200]. When the bulbs are planted about 15cm deep, they are generally hardy in Britain[1]. Another report says that plants are hardy to -10°c or more if the drainage is perfect. This species is sometimes included in the genus Bessera[1].

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