Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Bright orange with yellow lower tube |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Corms |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |