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    Gloriosa modesta

    Also Known As

    • Littonia modesta
    • Butter Lily
    • Climbing Lily

    Plant type

    vine, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Gloriosa modesta plant details

    Gloriosa modesta is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gloriosa modesta

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or vine
    Plant family: colchicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gloriosa modesta

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Gloriosa modesta plant

    How to Grow Gloriosa modesta

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Gloriosa superba

    aka Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gloriosa superba flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Gloriosa superba 'Carsonii'

    aka Gloriosa Carsonii

    Plant Type

    Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gloriosa superba 'Carsonii' flower by Leafari
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    Gloriosa superba 'Lutea'

    aka Gloriosa lutea, Climbing Lily, Flame Lily, Gloriosa Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gloriosa superba 'Lutea' flower by Leafari
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    Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'

    aka Gloriosa rothschildiana, Climbing Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Glory Lily, Tiger Claw

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select'

    aka Gloriosa Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Gloriosa superba 'Himalayan Select' flower by Leafari
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