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Sparaxis bulbifera - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds
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Sparaxis grandiflora ssp violaceae - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds
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Sparaxis pillansii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds
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Sparaxis bulbifera - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

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Sparaxis (Harlequin Flower) is a genus in the family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa. All are perennials that grow during the wet winter season, flower in spring and survive underground as dormant corms over summer. Their conspicuous flowers have six tepals, which in most species are equal in size and shape. The genus name is derived from the Greek word sparasso, meaning "to tear", and alludes to the shape of the floral bracts.

Growing 15-45cm with a spike of star-shape white/cream flowers in spring.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.

Sparaxis bulbifera - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

Sparaxis grandiflora ssp violaceae - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

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Sparaxis (Harlequin Flower) is a genus in the family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa. All are perennials that grow during the wet winter season, flower in spring and survive underground as dormant corms over summer. Their conspicuous flowers have six tepals, which in most species are equal in size and shape. The genus name is derived from the Greek word sparasso, meaning "to tear", and alludes to the shape of the floral bracts.

Growing to 30cm with large violet flowers in spring.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.

Sparaxis grandiflora ssp violaceae - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

Sparaxis pillansii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds

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Sparaxis (Harlequin Flower) is a genus in the family Iridaceae with about 13 species endemic to Cape Province, South Africa. All are perennials that grow during the wet winter season, flower in spring and survive underground as dormant corms over summer. Their conspicuous flowers have six tepals, which in most species are equal in size and shape. The genus name is derived from the Greek word sparasso, meaning "to tear", and alludes to the shape of the floral bracts.

Growing to 65cm with pink to red flowers marked with yellow & purple, flowering in spring.

USDA Zone - 8

Season to Sow - Autumn

Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.

Sparaxis pillansii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds