Ixia 'venus'
Pronunciation: Iks-ee-uh
Family: Iridaceae
Common Name: Venus corn lily
Plant Type:
- perennial
- bulb, tuber, corm
Height to: 16"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
Sun Exposure:
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- mid spring
- late spring
- early summer
Bloom Description: Large, dark centered, magenta flowers
Soil Type: Moderately fertile, well drained
Pests and Diseases: Infrequent
Propagation: Sow seed when ripe. Separate offsets when dormant in late summer
Notes for Identification: Data source: the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: Pectiwiccan
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Bulbs, Tubers, Corms