Sparaxis tricolor

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Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

  
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Spring borders will be lightened up due to the delicate, brightly colored flowers of this plant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Bulb

 

Height 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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.