About

This ornamental bulb, reaching 20-80cm, with neat basal foliage. It bears colourful blooms. 'Jesse' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Ixia are cormous perennials with narrowly-linear leaves and colourful, star-shaped flowers carried on wiry stems

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil