Watsonia marlothii
South African iris relative found on rocky sandstone slopes, and sometimes heavy soil, of the Roggeveld area of the Northern Cape. Forms evergreen clumps of blue-green, sword-shaped leaves to 4-5 ft. May-June (in the Northern Hemisphere) red-orange bell-shaped flowers with yellow-streaked throat appear on an elongated spike. Summer drought tolerant. Provide full sun for best flower display. Hardy to USDA zone 8a.
Iridaceae
Watsonia marlothii
South African iris relative found on rocky sandstone slopes, and sometimes heavy soil, of the Roggeveld area of the Northern Cape. Forms evergreen clumps of blue-green, sword-shaped leaves to 4-5 ft. May-June (in the Northern Hemisphere) red-orange bell-shaped flowers with yellow-streaked throat appear on an elongated spike. Summer drought tolerant. Provide full sun for best flower display. Hardy to USDA zone 8a.
Iridaceae
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South African iris relative found on rocky sandstone slopes, and sometimes heavy soil, of the Roggeveld area of the Northern Cape. Forms evergreen clumps of blue-green, sword-shaped leaves to 4-5 ft. May-June (in the Northern Hemisphere) red-orange bell-shaped flowers with yellow-streaked throat appear on an elongated spike. Summer drought tolerant. Provide full sun for best flower display. Hardy to USDA zone 8a.
Iridaceae
