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African Corn Lily

Ixia maculata

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African Corn Lily (Ixia maculata)

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Bloom colours

magenta, cream, gold

What actually matters with this one

Wiry stems that need no support. Bake the corms dry all summer or lift them where summers are wet.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Keep it dry
Hardiness
Zones 8-10
Height
50 cm
Flowers
May to June
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.