Buy Cypella herbertii

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-11

3.5" | $10.95

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Cypella herbertii plant details

Cypella herbertii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypella herbertii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, trough garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypella herbertii

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From South America comes this rare, intriguing bulb. Large, ornate, golden yellow blooms sit atop wiry stems up to 20" tall. Each flower opens only for a day but they keep coming & coming, Spring thru mid-Summer at least. Each year, this Cypella produces more & more stems until you get masses at a time. EASY to grow in a sunny, well-drained location & excellent in a container.

By: Noname Nursery

From South America comes this rare, intriguing bulb. Large, ornate, golden yellow blooms sit atop wiry stems up to 20” tall. Each flower opens only for a day but they keep coming & coming, Spring thru mid-Summer at least. Each year, this Cypella produces more & more stems until you get masses at a time. EASY to grow in a sunny, well-drained location & excellent in a container.