General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Spread: Does form colonies from offsets
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Orange and yellow
Flower Time: Spring
Inflorescence Height: 4-5 feet
Foliage Mound Height: 3 feet
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 3-4 weeks
Depth to plant seed: 1.5"
Other info: The pea-sized seeds can be harvested from the plant as soon as the pods split.
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Other: Plants can be divided every 3-4 years during dormancy.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Endangered

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Common names
  • Adam's Rib
  • Chasmanthe

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Date: March
credit: Heike Löchel
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: April 12, 2008
Photo by KENPEI
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: April 12, 2008
Photo by KENPEI

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