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    • Photo of Watsonia angusta flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Surviving 7 °F with not a problem this Watsonia produces vibrant orange flowers on 2 ft stems.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Watsonia angusta plant

    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

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant'

    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
    Photo of Watsonia borbonica 'Flamboyant' close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Watsonia meriana

    aka Watsonia fulgens

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-48"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Watsonia meriana flower by Stan Shebs
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    Watsonia tabularis

    aka Table Mountain Watsonia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Watsonia tabularis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Watsonia aletroides

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 8"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Watsonia aletroides flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Watsonia coccinea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Watsonia coccinea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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