Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In German
Tritoma
Tal Eiche
In French
Tritoma
Oak Valley
In Spanish
tritoma
valle del roble
In Greek
tritoma
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Tritoma
vale Oak
In Polish
Tritoma
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Trytoma
Oak vallis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and Valley Oak
Season and care of Tritoma and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Valley Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tritoma and Valley Oak Physical Information
Tritoma and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Valley Oak are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Tritoma and Valley Oak
Care of Tritoma and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
