Dichelostemma laxa coccinea

Also known as Dichelostemma ida-maia and commonly called the California Firecracker, this 1870 heirloom and Californian naturalizer, circa 1870, is best grown in moist, fertile, well-draining soil in full sun to partial sunlight (never shade) with winter and spring moisture and summer dryness. A prized cut flower, D. coccinea has showy, unusual umbels of up to a dozen, tubular, 1" bright red flowers with short ivory and green reflexed tips, twisted or curved stems and grass-like foliage.

Previously classified within the Brodaiea genus, this northwestern U.S. native is now classified as a distinct Dichelostemma genus. Other U.S. Northwest natives include Brodiaea, Camassia, Erythronium and Triteleia. Top size I corms. Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: May/June. Plant 4" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 6-9. Height: 24".

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