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Watsonia angusta
Also Known As
- Bugle Flower
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 24"-48"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Watsonia angusta plant details
Watsonia angusta is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional 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 Watsonia angusta
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia angusta
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Watsonia angusta
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
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aka Watsonia fulgens
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Rose Bugle Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Table Mountain Watsonia
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular - low
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 8"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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