Orthrosanthus chimboracensis
CHIMBORAZO DAWN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, South America

Other Botanical Names: Moraea chimboracensis

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Orthrosanthus chimboracensis
CHIMBORAZO DAWN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, dry style & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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