How to Grow and Care for Dipcadi

Brown bluebell (Dipcadi serotinum) is an unusual bulbous flowering plant that is named for its peculiar brown flowers. Despite this unshowy flower, this plant is sometimes grown ornamentally by bulbous plant specialists. Brown bluebell flowers sporadically in its native Mediterranean habitat.

Dainty green bells is a perennial bulbous plant with slender, upright stems crowned by a raceme of bell-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers, which contrast strikingly against the dry habitats it often frequents. Adapted to sparse, sometimes rocky soils, dainty green bells's growth cycle aligns with the seasonal rains, maximizing its reproductive success in challenging conditions.

Dipcadi ciliare is a bulbous perennial with grass-like leaves and a unique flowering spike. Each year, it unfurls a narrow raceme adorned with bell-shaped blooms, each edged with delicate fringes suggesting a whimsical, eyelash-like appearance. Thriving in arid regions, dipcadi ciliare's robust bulb stores water, enabling it to endure dry spells. Its muted green tonality allows for subtle camouflage within its natural sandy environments.

Dipcadi crispum is a bulbous perennial with a slender stem and grass-like leaves. It is distinguished by its nodding, bell-shaped flowers with crispy, wavy edges, usually blooming in a soft purple hue. The plant thrives in arid habitats, its bulb enabling survival through dry spells. Dipcadi crispum’s unique flower shape and leaf texture provide a distinct silhouette against the rugged landscape.

Dipcadi brevifolium is a modest yet striking perennial herb, typically found in dry, rocky terrains where it displays remarkable resilience. It features a rosette of short, fleshy leaves and in late winter to spring, it sends up slender, erect flower spikes. The bell-shaped, greenish to brownish-purple flowers make dipcadi brevifolium distinctive, with their downturned tips accentuating the plant's delicate charm.