Flame freesia (Tritonia crocata)

Pronunciation:	trye-TOH-nee-uh
Alternative botanical names:	T. frenestrata, T. hyalina
Alternative common names:	Montbretia
Family:	Iridaceae
Native to:	South Africa
USDA zones:	8-10
Sunset zones:	9, 13-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	moderate during growing season
Height x width:	1' x 1'
Flowers in:	Spring
Colors:	orange
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	This is one of many South African bulbs that naturalize well in this area. It receives no water in the summer. Returns each winter during the rainy season.