Red Princess firecracker flower
Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Red Princess'
Getuigschrift Proeftuin 2008
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark purple-red
- Soil types
- Sand, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Princess' firecracker flower (Dichelostemma ida-maia 'Red Princess') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or clay soil. Dark purple-red blooms appear in spring and again in summer. Hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit them, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Catnip, Society garlic, and Snapdragon.