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The genus Ixia consists of a number of cormous plants native to South Africa from the Iridaceae family and Ixioideae subfamily. Some of them are known as the corn lily. Some distinctive traits include: sword-like leaves, and long wiry stems with star-shaped flowers. It usually prefers well-drained soil. They have a specific but not very intense fragrance of vegetables. That is why it is often visited by many insects such as bees. Ixia polystachya is a form from the Western Cape with white to mauve or purple flowers with a dark blue or purple center. Leaves of this variety are firm with a prominent midrib and margins. They make very good cut flowers. On offer is a pack of 20 Seeds We'll supply you with all the germination & care instructions. |