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Orthrosanthuslaxus

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Orthrosanthus (orth-roh-SAN-thus)
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Species
laxus (LAX-uss)
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Synonym
Libertia laxa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
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