Species
Sparaxis bulbifera
Common Name(s)
Harlequin flower
Family
Iridaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Monocotyledonous Herbs
Similar Taxa
Deciduous perennial herb. Leaves lance-shaped and ribbed and occur in an erect basal fan, flowers brightly coloured and cup shaped, five are borne on loose spikes
Flowering
November December January
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple,White
Year Naturalised
1945
Origin
South Africa
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010