Lapiedra

This miniature autumn-flowering bulb from Southern Spain and adjacent Morocco, is the only species in its genus (it is monotypic). It is distantly related to daffodils, which the small bulbs closely resemble and it is also related to Hannonia, Vagaria and eventually Pancratium. Lapiedra martinezii might be thought of as a hang-over or relic from evolution.

It flowers in autumn and so is rarely seen in the wild but this is both a useful time for the show bench and in some spots in some gardens or the glasshouse or frame.

Available for ordering from both our Autumn and Spring lists.