ixia

Overview

Ixia maculata is a stunning flower species from the family of Iridaceae. It is also commonly referred to as African Corn Lily. It blooms in late spring and produces pink, white, and yellow flowers with dark markings on petals. This tender, tender perennial prefers sunny to lightly shaded areas and does best in part-shade. The foliage is linear in shape and generally remains evergreen in milder climates. Ixia maculata can be grown as part of a rock garden or in mixed borders, meadows, or beds. These flowers look particularly wonderful in mass plantings or in containers as accents. They also attract butterflies to the garden, making them excellent to have in wildlife gardens. They are drought tolerant and very easy to care for.

Care Guide