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Schizocarpus nervosus

by Johan Wentzel

Schizocarpus nervosus
Common Name
Wild squill
Plant Type
Bulb
It is quite a show to see Schizocarpus nervosus flower amongst the grasses where the white flowerheads protrude above the surrounding grasses. Even the dry flowerheads remain on the plant for quite some time.
Plant Description

Schizocarpus nervosus produces light green  leaves that is  hard, almost leathery. It is quite a show to seem them flower amongst the grasses where the white flowerheads protrude above the surrounding grasses. Even the dry flowerheads remain on the plant for quite some time. It can vary in size, depending on the locality.

Schizocarpus nervosus is almost a must in a Grassland garden. It is very hardy and requires virtually no maintenance. Natural pests are unknown. Do not over water.

However, plants obtained from different regions can vary significantly in term of hardiness and water requirements,

 

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Sandlelie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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