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Sparaxis tricolor (Wand Flower, Harlequin Flower)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 505300



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Sparaxis
Species: Sparaxis tricolor
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Perennial
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acicular
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • White
  • Mixed
  • Cream
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Do not water during dormant periods edit | delete
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Droopy (10087) wrote on Sep 18 2008
These very decorative bulbs come from South Africa. We use them as out-in-plants since they won't take much frost. They bloom for us between July and September, depending on when they were planted.

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Stephinalta (211) wrote on Sep 30 2008
Very pretty flowers that blossom in a variety of colours from orange, light pink, red, white,

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