Ixia gloriosa (Blue-eye Kalossie)

Ixia gloriosa is a striking South African bulbous plant, native to the Western Cape province, where it grows in sunny, well-drained, sandy soils, often in fynbos vegetation.

It produces tall, slender stems topped with star-shaped flowers in brilliant shades of red, pink, or purple, often with contrasting dark centers.

Water: Moderate during growth; dry during dormancy.

Best suited for USDA Zones 8 10. In cooler zones, bulbs should be lifted and stored over winter or grown in containers and brought indoors.