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.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Anomatheca |
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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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