About
Ixia polystachya is a free-flowering cormous perennial producing the characteristic narrow, linear leaves and colourful, star-shaped flowers on wiry stems of the genus. A rewarding bulb for a sunny, well-drained border or container.
About the genus
Ixia, the corn lilies, are cormous perennials from South Africa with narrow, linear leaves and colourful, star-shaped flowers in white, yellow, pink, orange or red carried on wiry stems in late spring. Popular bulbs for a sunny, well-drained position or containers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.