Sparaxis parviflora
A small flowered (yellow and purple) Sparaxis from Namaqualand which used to be on its own in the genus Synnotia. The yellow flowers with purple spots are small but numerous. Much seed is produced.
The genus
Sparaxis, a south african iridaceae, is close to Freesia , but more hardy and easier to use as a garden plant. The flowers come in a wide range of colour combinations during April and early May. Multiplies by means of seed and numerous stem bulbils. Can be grown in pots, but is most at ease in wild rockeries and weedy borders. As the flowers open in the sun, choose a well exposed position.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Section :Synnotia
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Namaqualand)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 4-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-2), September (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 1-4)