Hesperoxiphion peruvianum

Also Known As

Cypella peruviana
Hesperoxiphion peruviana

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Hesperoxiphion peruvianum plant details

Hesperoxiphion peruvianum is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperoxiphion peruvianum

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, pleated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperoxiphion peruvianum

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Any cypella is delicious but this one from Peru is stunning, the three petals a deep golden yellow with red and purple markings in the center. A summer blooming bulb on stems to 18-24" tall, each flower lasts only one day but by carefully trimming the seed pods the blooming period can be extended. Requiring regular water in summer, these like to be dry in their winter dormancy, so well-drained soil is must or pot culture in full to part sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 if winter dry. Hesperoxiphion peruvianum is becoming a widely accepted name for this plant, lovely by any name.

By: Cistus Nursery

Saucy Cypella! Intricate & glowing gold, the glorious blooms of this Peruvian bulb enchant me every time Summer comes around! Each flower is ephemeral, lasting only part of a day, but if you nip the seed pods, the bloom season can extend for months. Requiring Summer water, this bulb is Winter dormant & likes a slightly drier rest, so if they’re in the ground, provide some extra drainage, or just simplify things by planting them in a pot. Grows from 1-2’ in height, & narrow, with interesting pleated leaves.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Pumpkin orange flowers marked with brown, white and purple demand attention and last only a day in late summer with others soon to follow. 2' tall and clumps.