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Sparaxiselegans

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sparaxis (spa-RAKS-iss)

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Species

elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

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Synonym

Sparaxis cuprea

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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