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Sparaxis grandiflora

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss)
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Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Ixia grandiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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