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hedgehog lily

Massonia depressa

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Massonia
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

M. depressa is a winter-active bulb producing just two leaves up to 25cm long, which lie flat on the ground. A cluster of small, off-white flowers appear in the centre. These have a yeasty smell that attracts gerbils to pollinate plants in the wild. The green fruits follow as an interlocking cluster of three-lobed capsules

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a frost-free greenhouse in pots of free-draining compost. Start into growth by watering from early autumn, feeding monthly with a phosphate-free liquid feed. Removal of flowers as soon as they fade will help to avoid problems with grey mould. Stop watering when the leaves start to yellow in spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years