Sparaxis Species
Sparaxisvariegata

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss)
Species: variegata (var-ee-GAY-tuh)

Synonym:Sparaxis wattii

Synonym:Synnotia variegata

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
Lavender
White/Near White

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