Sparaxis tricolor |
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Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower |
Description
Harlequin Flower is a corm (similar to bulb) that is planted in fall for a spring spectacular of orange, red, white and purple flowers with a dark center. It tolerates full sun but needs afternoon shade in warm, inland valleys. It needs regular watering during the growing season and less when it's dormant. Plant in masses for a color border or entry.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Orange, Purple, Red, White, 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
Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.