Kallstroemia grandiflora

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Carianne Funicelli and Ca

 

Description

Desert annual grows to 1' x 3'. Flowers are showy orange with a dark orange center. Bloom during summer rainy season. Good summer color. Sow seeds in spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Orange

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.