Tritonia deusta

Also Known As

Tritonia duesta

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 10"-16"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Tritonia deusta plant details

Tritonia deusta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tritonia deusta

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tritonia deusta

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fiery jewel from the Iris family, this petite South African bulb has red orange blossoms that are large (to 2”) for its short stature (10-16” tall when blooming.) Most have a shiny black dot on each alternating tepal. Bloom time is mid-late Spring – March or April here at the nursery. Tritonias return reliably & increase in the garden yearly, so as the years go by you'll have a larger clump & more & more flowers! They also make great cut flowers – I'd keep this one in small bouquets to showcase its great details. Summer dry? Fine! If you irrigate that's fine too. Poor soil is fine as well. Great in pots.