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    • Photo of Tritonia securigera flower by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Tritonia securigera

    Also Known As

    • Crocosmia securigera
    • Gladiolus flavus
    • Gladiolus securiger
    • Ixia flabellularis
    • Montbretia securigera

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 6"-10"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Tritonia securigera plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tritonia securigera

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tritonia securigera

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An obscure orange flowered thing, Montbretias are now mostly Crocosmias but securigera is virtually unknown by any name.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Tritonia securigera plant

    How to Grow Tritonia securigera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Tritonia crocata

    aka Tritonia frenestrata, Tritonia hyalina, Flame Freesia, Flaming Freesia, Montbretia

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 15"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tritonia crocata flower by J.G. in SF
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    Tritonia crocata [white-flowered]

    aka Tritonia crocata 'White'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Tritonia crocata [white-flowered] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Tritonia deusta

    aka Tritonia duesta

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Tritonia deusta flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Tritonia 'Butter Orange'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Tritonia 'Butter Orange' flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Tritonia disticha

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tritonia disticha by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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