Watsonia species

Also Known As

Bugle Flower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7a-10a

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Watsonia species plant details

Watsonia species is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia species

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia species

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A distinctive plant from the Cape of South Africa, with pendulous and tubular salmon-pink florets in early summer that attract hummingbirds but, thankfully, not deer! Hailing from clay and shale soils, you'll find this plant tolerant of many tough conditions and an easy and rewarding plant to grow. Summertime water is in order since their native locale has summer rain, and often also marshy conditions. Minimum temperature: 0 °F