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    Watsonia pillansii

    Also Known As

    • Watsonia beactricis
    • Watsonia beatricis
    • Bugle Lily

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Watsonia pillansii plant details

    Watsonia pillansii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia pillansii

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: coral and pink blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia pillansii

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

    Gardening facts about Watsonia pillansii plant

    How to Grow Watsonia pillansii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • coral

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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