Division: | Div. 10: Parrot |
Registrant: | P.Heemskerk, C.A.Verdigaal |
Year Registered: | 1968 |
Country of Origin: | the Netherlands |
Spring Bloom Season: | Mid-late |
Special Classifications: | Single-flowered |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Plant Height: | 20 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 9 inches |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Red, white, yellow and green Other: Primrose yellow with blood red flames inside and creamy yellow, often maturing to creamy white with crimson flames outside |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Parentage: | Sport of: Red Parrot |
Child plants: | one child plant |
SuperHappyCamper | On November 4, 2021 | Obtained plant Purchased from HD. |
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