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Geissorhiza monanthos

Also Known As

Geissorhiza bellendenii
Geissorhiza lewisiae
Geissorhiza rochensis var. monantha
Satinflower
Wine-Cup

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

9a-11

Geissorhiza monanthos plant details

Geissorhiza monanthos is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Geissorhiza monanthos

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 5 IN tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Geissorhiza monanthos

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Geissorhizas are jewel-like members of the Iris family – they’re generally quite small, but intricate & often vivdly colored, & they don’t take up much space, but over the years they do form little sociable colonies & become more showy by their sheer number. They aren’t, however, as weedy as, say, Anomatheca laxa, & they do bear particularly large flowers for their “party-favor” size. This species has 2” flowers in shades of plum to wine red, with grey striping on the centermost part of the petal. Don’t water them in the summer, okay? They don’t like that. Our soggy winters suit them just fine! Flowers in mid-Spring.