Cyclamen persicum |
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Cyclamen |
Cyclamen persicum is a deciduous shrub that grows 1' tall and 6"-10" wide with silver to green leaves. It likes shade, low watering, and well drained sandy loam soil with lot of peat or organic matter.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.