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Watsonia

Watsoniazeyheri

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Watsonia (wat-SON-ee-uh)
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Species
zeyheri (ZAY-AIR-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

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