Sparaxis tricolor

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Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • 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.