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    • Photo of Tritonia crocata flower by J.G. in SF

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    Tritonia crocata

    Also Known As

    • Tritonia frenestrata
    • Tritonia hyalina
    • Flame Freesia
    • Flaming Freesia
    • Montbretia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 15"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Tritonia crocata plant details

    Tritonia crocata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. 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 crocata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tritonia crocata

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Tritonia crocata plant

    How to Grow Tritonia crocata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 securigera

    aka Crocosmia securigera, Gladiolus flavus, Gladiolus securiger, Ixia flabellularis, Montbretia securigera

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Tritonia securigera flower by Arrowhead Alpines
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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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