Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 24" - 48" |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Bright crimson-red with green throat |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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