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Geophyte
Organ: Tuber |
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Light
Requirements: AM Sun to 50% shade |
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Height:
6-24 inches (15-60 cm)
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Flowering
Season: Summer
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Flower
Color: Grown for leaf colors:
pink, white, green, red
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Planting
Time: Spring |
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Planting
Depth: Cover 1 inch (2.5 cm)
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Spacing
Between Tubers: 8-12 inches |
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Hardiness:
Tender I - injured below 68°F (20°C)
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Bulb
Storage: Harvest tubers in fall, dry,
and store at 70-75°F (21-23°C). They do not tolerate temperatures
below 70°F (21°C) for extended periods |
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Comments:
Refer
to HIL
8517; wait until the soil has warmed before planting; prefers
rich soil with constant moisture |
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Cultivars: -- |
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USDA
Hardiness Zones
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3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
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Sp |
Sp |
Sp |
Sp |
Sp |
Sp |
H |
H |
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest
fall; F=fall plant
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