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Ixia monadelpha

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8a-10b

Ixia monadelpha plant details

Ixia monadelpha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ixia monadelpha

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ixia monadelpha

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Noted for its color variability, this native bulb of the South African Cape creates quite the dazzling display in March and April. The six-petalled star-shaped flowers vary in color from white to pink to purple and have a darker center encircled with a second contrasting color. The blooms, 6-12 at a time, are crowded atop several slender spreading stalks and open during sunny weather. Easy to grow in a summer-dry well-drained garden or in a container which you can set aside during the dormant Summer season. Will multiply each year.