TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Ixia gloriosa
Blue-eye KalossieFamily: Iridaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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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