Ixia thomasiae

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-10b

Ixia thomasiae plant details

Ixia thomasiae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ixia thomasiae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ixia thomasiae

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There's scarcely any information available on this rare South African bulb, but what there is is pretty compelling! Unusually tall for an Ixia at almost 4' in height, it's described as being “almost Dierama-like” in habit, but as it's from a winter rainfall area of South Africa, it should perform better here than many Dieramas do. Though we haven't seen them bloom yet, we can tell already that these plants are quite vigorous! Flower color is purported to be pink. I can't wait to see what develops! Summer deciduous, & during Summer plants do not require water.