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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.

Gardening facts about Tritonia securigera plant

How to Grow Tritonia securigera

  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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