Ixia gloriosa (Blue-eye Kalossie)

Ixia gloriosa, Blue-eye Kalossie

Botanical name: Ixia gloriosa

Common name: Blue-eye Kalossie

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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.


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