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| Botanical name | Daubenya species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | July August A large red or yellow flower head appears from late July to early August. |
| Common name(s) | Jewel of the desert |
| Origin | This rare, winter growing bulb originates from the western parts of the Karoo in South Africa. |
| Foliage | Daubenyas have two leaves, which lie flat on the ground. |
| Maintenance | In areas with dry summers, the bulbs can be left in the ground.In summer-rainfall regions, lift bulbs in November and store dry. |
Daubenya species (Jewel of the desert)
- Botanical name: Daubenya species
- Common name(s): Jewel of the desert
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Daubenyas have two leaves, which lie flat on the ground. A large red or yellow flower head appears from late July to early August. In areas with dry summers, the bulbs can be left in the ground. In summer-rainfall regions, lift bulbs in November and store dry. This rare, winter growing bulb originates from the western parts of the Karoo.
Family: Hyacinthaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: dow-BEN-ya
Daubenya species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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July August A large red or yellow flower head appears from late July to early August. 
Daubenyas have two leaves, which lie flat on the ground.
