Sparaxis pillansii
HARLEQUIN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

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Origins: Southern Africa

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Sparaxis pillansii
HARLEQUIN FLOWER
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson, yellow & purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: border, mass planting, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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