About
A showy bulb, reaching 15-60cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers in purple. 'Hardman' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Tecophilaea are cormous herbaceous perennials with linear-lance-shaped basal leaves and 1-2 funnel-shaped, vivid blue or violet, often white-throated flowers in spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil