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    Orthrosanthus chimboracensis

    Also Known As

    • Orthrosanthos chimboracensis
    • Morning Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Orthrosanthus chimboracensis plant details

    Orthrosanthus chimboracensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Orthrosanthus chimboracensis

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, edging plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Orthrosanthus chimboracensis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From Central America: long-blooming pale blue to white flowers open over grassy, clumping foliage, much like a large Sisyrinchium with golden anthers. 1-2' tall. Minimum temperature: 20 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Native to Central and South America with large blue flowers on 1-2' branching stems a bit like a huge flowered blue eyed grass.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Orthrosanthus chimboracensis plant

    How to Grow Orthrosanthus chimboracensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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