Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Tritoma
Parrot's Beak
In German
Tritoma
Papageienschnabel
In French
Tritoma
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
tritoma
Pico de loro
In Greek
tritoma
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Tritoma
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Trytoma
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Tritoma and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Tritoma and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Parrot's Beak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tritoma and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Tritoma and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Tritoma and Parrot's Beak
Care of Tritoma and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.