Watsonia Species, Bugle Lily

Watsoniaaletroides

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Watsonia (wat-SON-ee-uh)
Species
aletroides (ay-let-ree-OH-id-eez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mission Viejo, California

Oakland, California

Richmond, California

Roseville, California

Santa Rosa, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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Santa Rosa, CA | April 2019 | positive

This is one of the small watsonias , good for the rock garden, & tight areas.
I started mine from seed ( silverhill seeds/so. Af...Read More

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