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Buy Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-20"
- W: 2"-12"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
3.5" | $16
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Cypella herbertii 'Castillo' plant details
Cypella herbertii 'Castillo' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer orange and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and purple blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, long-blooming, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'
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How to Grow Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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