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Argylia radiata
Also Known As
- Argylia canescens
Plant type
bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-20"
- W: 12"-20"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Argylia radiata plant details
Argylia radiata is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Argylia radiata
- Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: bignoniaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rare, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Argylia radiata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of my favorite collectors plants, this rarity from Chile blooms from June-August bearing lovely velvety golden-orange flaring trumpet-shaped blooms radiating outwards from the top of the stems. Ours grows to about 15” tall and wide with attractive bright green lacy-ferny foliage and is deciduous. Eventually forms a good-sized tuberous root so valued by tuber-loving folk. Native to the Atacama Desert region it should well tolerate hot, dry summers. I grow mine in a clay pot with regular water and once-a-year feeding and it does beautifully.
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How to Grow Argylia radiata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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