Watsonia marlothii
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
planting zones
- 8a-10a
Watsonia marlothii plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
South African iris relative found on rocky sandstone slopes, and sometimes heavy soil, of the Roggeveld area of the Northern Cape. Forms evergreen clumps of blue-green, sword-shaped leaves to 4-5 ft. May-June (in the Northern Hemisphere) violet to almost red bell-shaped flowers with yellow-streaked throat appear on an elongated spike. Summer drought tolerant. Provide full sun for best flower display. Hardy to USDA zone 8a.
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Watsonia marlothii plant
How to Grow Watsonia marlothii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-48"
Width: 12"
- sun
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aka Rose Bugle Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 12"
- sun
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