Pennants
Chasmanthe floribunda

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chasmanthe (chas-MAN-thee)
Species: floribunda (flor-ih-BUN-duh)

Synonym:Antholyza aethiopica

Category
Bulbs

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Mid Winter

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds