Sparaxis tricolor
Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower
Description
Spring borders will be lightened up due to the delicate, brightly colored flowers of this plant.
Plant Type
Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Yellow, Violet, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.