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    Cypella herbertii 'Castillo'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 2"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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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

    South American Goblet Flower from Argentina…otherworldly flowers are hard describe! Standing above handsome pleated foliage, 18” stems are crowned with pirate hat shaped clusters of pale orange flowers with violet inner markings midsummer for weeks! Full sun, polite, well-drained soil, regular water. Also nice in pots. One of our most asked about flowers!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Cypella herbertii 'Castillo' plant

    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

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    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
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    Cypella herbertii

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Cypella coelestis

    aka Cypella plumbea, Phalocallis coelestis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
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