Zigadenus brevibracteatus

Identification

Genus: Zigadenus Species: brevibracteatus Variety: None Cultivar: None
Common name: Desert Zigadene.
 

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Description

A poisonous perennial bulb from the desert and inner coast ranges of California. Weird looking, weird to grow, weird in the garden. We occasionally grow a few when we're feeling weird. They really have exacting requirements. Rocky ground with crumby soil and full hot, very hot sun.

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Available at our Santa Margarita store.

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Hours: Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453
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Available at our Escondido store.

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Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address: 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026
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Five Gallon 0 0 $ 20.00
Fifteen Gallon 0 0 $ 80.00

Characteristics

Zigadenus brevibracteatus Desert Zigadene tolerates sand.

Zigadenus brevibracteatus Desert Zigadene's foliage type is stressdeciduous.
Zigadenus brevibracteatus Desert Zigadene's flower color is yellow.

Communities

Communities for Zigadenus brevibracteatus Desert Zigadene:Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland and Pinyon-Juniper Woodland.

Ranges for Zigadenus brevibracteatus

ph: 6.50 to 7.50
usda: 7 to 10
height[m]: 0.10 to 0.60
width[m]: 0.10 to 0.30
rainfall[cm]: 30.00 to 50.00

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