Watsonia species/Watsonia

Watsonia species / Watsonia species
Stalk of gladiolus-like, trumpet-shaped flowers
View Image (Full)

Stalk of gladiolus-like, trumpet-shaped flowers

Cluster of flowers and sword-shaped foliage

A well established clump of watsonia in a East Texas garden

Flowers and foliage

2007-2020 © OnlinePlantGuide.com All Rights Reserved. Information and images may not be reused without written consent.
Scientific Name: Watsonia species
Common Name: Watsonia
Plant Type: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: Multicolored
Light Exposure: Sun, Morning sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments: This clump-forming perennial produces stalks of striking flowers and sword-shaped foliage. Various cultivars can be long-lived in the garden. Watsonias tolerate relatively dry soils and no special care. Plants can be evergreen in relatively mild climates. Cut back old foliage in late winter. Propagation is normally by division of well established clumps.