Massonia longipes (Adult 2022)
Massonia longipes has ridged, heavily textured, shiny leaves from green to burgundy and fragrant creamy white flowers.
Massonia is a genus of peculiar, southern African, alien-like bulbs related to hyacinths that grow two opposite prostrate leaves that hug the ground topped with a stemless cluster of green, white or pink flowers that sit atop the leaves or rise on strange stalks. It’s a perfect group for succulent lovers and those who love oddball things! M. longipes is a very attractive species similar to M. pustulata with ridged and heavily textured, shiny leaves that can be dark green, mottled with burgundy, or almost completely burgundy. The fragrant flowers are creamy white to pink. The leaves and flowers grow in fall, winter and spring with bulbs dormant in summer. Reduce watering when dormant in summer but do not allow to go bone dry. Plant the bulbs with the top just below the soil surface. This is a non-hardy bulb best grown as a houseplant or in a heated greenhouse or sunroom. It’s perfect for those interested in bulbs and houseplants and for succulent lovers looking to branch out. Our nursery-grown bulbs are adult blooming size as of 2022. Photo: Wikipedia. Visit the webpage of the Pacific Bulb Society to view more photos of this cool species.
Common Name: Hedgehog Lily - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-11
Light: Part Sun Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Fall - Winter
Soil Moisture: Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Coastal regions of the Western Cape including beaches and sandy areas.
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