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Ledebouria cooperii

by Johan Wentzel

Ledebouria cooperii
Common Name
Cooper's ledebouria
Plant Type
Bulb
Ledebouria cooperii is quite often found in moist places in the Grasslands, but do equally well in drier areas. The inflorescence is a dense raceme of small, pink, star-shaped flowers. Interplant it with smaller grasses for a nice display early in the season.
Plant Description

Ledebouria cooperii is quite often found in moist places in the Grasslands, but do equally well in drier areas. The erect leaves are broadly lance-shaped, fresh green with faint purple markings on their outer surfaces. The inflorescence is a dense raceme of small, pink, star-shaped flowers.

Interplant Ledebouria cooperii with smaller grasses or sedges for a nice display early in the season.

Afrikaanse Naam
Streepblaar-graslelie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State
Habitat
Habitat Grassland, Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Ledebouria cooperii

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