Clusters of axial purple flowers Dec-Jun the flowering time depending on protection given, 45cm. Winter active bulb from open water and marshland but drought-proof too. Probably half hardy. Seed collected SA. Synonyms Onixotis triquetra, O.stricta.

Genus: WURMBEA
Variety: STRICTA
Cultivar:
Plant family: Colchicaceae
Hardiness zone: H3 (-5C to 1C)
Height: 21-50cm.

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Other data

Foilage colour green
Foliage season wintergreen
Flower colour pink/red
Flowering season spring
Soil moisture drought resistant, normal, wet resistant
Shadiness full sun
Hardiness half hardy

Plant ID 7761