Ixia vanzyliae
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No reliable, species-specific information could be confirmed for Ixia vanzyliae in particular; the description below therefore covers the genus in general. Native to the winter-rainfall region of the Cape, South Africa, Ixia comprises close to 90-100 species of cormous Iridaceae. The plants have sword-shaped leaves and long slender stems bearing spikes of star-shaped flowers, usually unscented, often brightly coloured and marked with a dark centre, with a filiform perianth tube more or less developed. They flower in spring and require well-drained soil, a sunny position, and a dry summer dormancy. Species not confirmed; description given at genus level.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)