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Watering

The plant prefers dry soil conditions such as sands and thin, rocky soils, where its roots are never waterlogged.

Sunlight

Full Sun - At least 6–8 hours of sun per day

Care Difficulty

Easy

Size

Grows up to 0.6m in height with a 0.2m spread. Takes 6 months to reach maturity.

Soil

Clay – The smallest soil particles which retain water well and feels sticky when wet and smooth when dry.

Fertile Loam – The soil type that we all love! It contains silt, sand and clay.

Sandy – Large particles that feel dry and gritty and can't hold water.

Hardy

This plant can endure difficult conditions like frost or intense heat.

Toxic parts

Bulbs: If eaten by dogs it can cause anemia, a deficiency of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.