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    • Photo of Pauridia capensis flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Pauridia capensis

    Also Known As

    • Spiloxene capensis
    • Painted Peacock Flower
    • Peacock Stars

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Pauridia capensis plant details

    Pauridia capensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and yellow 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 well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pauridia capensis

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: hypoxidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 - 12 IN - wide, 10 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, self-sowing, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pauridia capensis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spectacular & rare in cultivation, this native of the South African Cape is easily grown! The flowers are big, 3.5” to 4” across & are bright white or yellow, usually with a large, iridescent, blue-black center. To 12” tall, each stalk bears a single flower. The older the plant, the more flowering stalks & if happy, it will reseed, too. Bloom season is Feb. - April. And like most Cape bulbs, no Summer water after it finishes blooming. Growth & watering begin again in Fall. Deciduous.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Pauridia capensis plant

    How to Grow Pauridia capensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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