Description and images of Leucocoryne coronata (), a native Chilean plant, provided by the supplier of native exotic Chilean seeds, Chileflora.com

INTRODUCTION

Image of Leucocoryne coronata ()

Image of Leucocoryne coronata

IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Plant type: Perennial
Bulb Plant

Flower: White, 6 petals

Height: 60 cm.

Image of Leucocoryne coronata ()

Image of Leucocoryne coronata

IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008

HABITAT

In Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:

Habitat according to altitude:

Low altitude, interior valleys
Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Coastal areas, 0 - 500 m

Watering conditions:

Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.

Light conditions:

Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
Exposed, but with protection from direct sun through coastal fog (camanchaca).

Image of Leucocoryne coronata ()

Image of Leucocoryne coronata

IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008

USES

Excellent ornamental value (A +)

Image of Leucocoryne coronata ()

Image of Leucocoryne coronata

IV Region, Carizalillo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 09 16, 2008

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.

More photos (5) of Leucocoryne coronata Ravenna available here

Species:	Leucocoryne coronata Ravenna
Family:	Liliaceae
Order:	Liliales
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Record:	1116
	About 10 Leucocoryne in Chile and 8 in our data base.
	About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 15 in our data base.




	Endemic Frequent Height: 60 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +)