Sparaxis Species, Fragrant Wandflower
Sparaxisfragrans

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss)
Species: fragrans (FRAY-granz)

Synonym:Ixia fragrans

Synonym:Romulea fragrans

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From bulbils

Seed Collecting