Braamfontein Spruit Ecological Corridor

Cooper’s African Hyacinth

Ledebouria cooperi

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Description - from Wikipedia

Ledebouria cooperi is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, also called Cooper's African hyacinth. It is native to Eswatini, Namibia, and South Africa (Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Provinces).

Description
The flowers of Ledebouria cooperi are mostly lilac, pink, or purple. The leaves are linear in shape, pointing upwards or spreading. The species is variable in appearance, particularly in the shape and colouring of the leaves.


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Species Characteristics

Wildlife supported

Bees Bees

Tolerances & suitability

Good potplant Good potplant

Growth features

Easy to grow Easy to grow

Social features

Attractive Attractive

Habitats

Near water Near water

Aspect

Sun Sun

Plant types

Bulb Bulb

Spatial classification

Flowering Period
  • Green
  • Mauve/Lilac
  • Pink
Sep Oct Nov Dec

Nursery availability

In stock

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