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Iridaceae
Sparaxis Species, Harlequin Flower
Sparaxis grandiflora
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Family
Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sparaxis
(spa-RAKS-iss)
Info
Species
grandiflora
(gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Info
Synonym
Ixia grandiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Richmond, California
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