Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss) Species: tricolor (TRY-kull-lur) Synonym:Ixia tricolor Synonym:Sparaxis tricolor var. blanda Synonym:Sparaxis tricolor var. griffinii Synonym:Sparaxis tricolor var. versicolor Synonym:Sparaxis versicolor
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensBulbs Perennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 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) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualDanger N/ABloom Color Pale PinkPink Rose/Mauve Magenta (pink-purple) Fuchsia (red-purple) Red Scarlet (dark red) Coral/Apricot Orange Red-Orange Lavender Medium Purple Maroon/Burgundy White/Near White Cream/Tan Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From bulbils Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |