Ixia pumilio
Ixia pumilio is described as old rose with darker median veins. Known only from its type locality,the bank of Breed River south of Worcester where it grows in deep sand. It flowers late August to Sept. Leaves are 3-4, linear, 2-5 mm. wide, loosely twisted, bracts opaque,light brown with dark vein.
The genus
An interesting wintergrowing genus with a wide variety of colours, many possibilities of use, easy to grow and a fairly good resistance to frost. Corms are flat, narrow leaves with densely crowded flower spikes upto 60cm high. The 3 hybrids proposed are suitable for cutflowers and can be grown in well drained open ground. Ixia can also be grown in pots. For more information visit the Ixia website of Bill Richardson in Australia : http://www.angelfire.com/ri/ixia/
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to : Afrique du Sud (Cap)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Salmon
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - Rockery
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