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Ixia dubia

Also Known As

Orange Ixia

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 20"
W: 6"

planting zones

8a-11

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Ixia dubia plant details

Ixia dubia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ixia dubia

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ixia dubia

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the easiest and most reliable of the Cape bulbs! Ixia dubia provides masses of delightful star-shaped flowers (3-5) crowded atop slender, graceful stalks to 20” tall. The 2” across, long tubed bright apricot-orange flowers are beautifully contrasted by the dark central eye. Adapted to wet winters and dry summers. They want a summer rest (no water) when they go deciduous. Other than that, simple and reliable and they increase over time. Grow in a well-drained summer-dry garden or in a container. Makes an excellent cut flower too!