A pretty alpine with fans of sword-shaped green leaves and large red flowers in summer. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Anomatheca laxa
A pretty alpine with fans of sword-shaped green leaves and large red flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Anomatheca |
|---|---|
| Species | laxa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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