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Sparaxisvillosa

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss)
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Species
villosa (vil-OH-suh)
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Synonym
Sparaxis bicolor
Synnotia bicolor
Synnotia villosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Lavender
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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 bulbils
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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