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Tritonia 'Butter Orange'
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 24"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Tritonia 'Butter Orange' plant details
Tritonia 'Butter Orange' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tritonia 'Butter Orange'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tritonia 'Butter Orange'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Tritonia 'Butter Orange' plant
How to Grow Tritonia 'Butter Orange'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- birds
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
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Zones
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Size
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Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-10b
Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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