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    Xeronema callistemon

    Also Known As

    • Poor Knights Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Xeronema callistemon plant details

    Xeronema callistemon is a challenging to grow, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Xeronema callistemon

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: xeronemataceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Xeronema callistemon

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Discovered in 1924 on Poor Knights Island (New Zealand). Bright green, flax-like foliage. Three foot long flower spikes are topped with large bottle brush-like crimson flowers.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Xeronema callistemon plant

    How to Grow Xeronema callistemon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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