Lachenalia reflea
Lachenalia reflexa
- Native to:
- South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Lachenalia
- Species:
- Lachenalia reflexa
- USDA Symbol:
- LARE5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Native to South African fynbos; resprouts from bulb after fire and may show enhanced flowering post-burn.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to South African sandy flats and slopes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Sow in autumn when temperatures cool; bulbs require a dry summer dormancy period.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI