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Ledebouria ovatifolia

by Johan Wentzel

Ledebouria ovatifolia
Common Name
Mottled leave ledebouria
Plant Type
Bulb
Ledebouria ovatifolia is characterised by the leaves which are tightly appressed and broadly triangular in shape. The large pink flowers of this Ledebouria is quite a surprise since most Ledebourias have rather insignificant flowers.
Plant Description

Ledebouria ovatifolia is characterised by the leaves which are tightly appressed  and broadly triangular in shape. This species is very widespread and displays a wide variation with several local forms. The upper leaf surface is variously marked with dense to sparse purple or dark green spots or is totally unspotted.

The large pink flowers of this Ledebouria is quite a surprise since most Ledebourias have rather insignificant or sparsely spaced flowers. The specie is very variable.  It prefers a heavy soil and wet feet in the growing season.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bontblaar graslelie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Pink
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Clay
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, North West
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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