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crowpoison

crowpoison

Nothoscordum bivalve

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 11b

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A small bulbous perennial with delicate white or pale pink star-shaped flowers and a garlic-like smell. It spreads readily in sunny, dry locations and is often considered weedy in gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.3–0.8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Amaryllidaceae

Native Range

South and Central America

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with