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    Watsonia meriana

    Also Known As

    • Watsonia fulgens

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 24"-48"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Watsonia meriana plant details

    Watsonia meriana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Watsonia meriana

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Watsonia meriana

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Watsonia meriana produces showy spikes of bright orange, tubular flowers with creamy undersides on erect, lance-shaped foliage. Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils in full to part sun. Photo: Wikipedia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Watsonia meriana plant

    How to Grow Watsonia meriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Watsonia coccinea

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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