Dichelostemma ida-maia
Firecracker flower (Dichelostemma ida-maia) has cool red, green and white tubular flowers held in clusters.
Description:
Firecracker flower has narrow, grass-like foliage gives rise to 12-24 inch stems sporting intriguing clusters of red, green, and white tubular flowers. Popular with hummingbirds and butterflies. Appreciates reasonable moisture when in growth but keep dry when dormant. Dichelostemma ida-maia is native to southern Oregon and northern California.
Common Name: Firecracker Flower - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: (5)6-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountain forests, woodlands, coastal meadows.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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