African corn lily (Ixia maculata)

Pronunciation:
IX-ee-uh
Alternative botanical names: none
Alternative common names: none
Family:
Iridaceae
Native to:
South Africa
USDA zones:
10-11
Sunset zones:
5-24
Hardy to: unknown
Exposure:
full sun
Water:
moderate during growing season
Height x width:
2' x 1'
Flowers in:
Spring
Colors:
white, pink
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.

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