| Botanical Name: |
| Sparaxis tricolor |
| Life Cycle: |
| perennial |
| Planting Time: |
| late summer to fall |
| Height: |
| up to 1' |
| Exposure: |
| full sun to light shade |
| Soil: |
| rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH |
| Hardiness: |
| zones 9-11 |
| Bloom Time: |
| mid to late spring |
| Flower: |
| orange, red, white and pink with yellow centers bordered by dark brown many flowers are bi-colored or even tri-colored. |
| Foliage: |
| green |
| Propagation: |
| bulbs |
| Suggested Use: |
| beds, borders, edging, mass planting and cut flowers |
| Growing Hints: |
| Plant bulbs in late summer to early fall 1 to 2 inches deep and spaced 4 inches apart in a sunny location with sandy, fertile soil. These plants are not drought tolerant, so keep soil moist until foliage dies back after flowering and the bulbs go dormant. Apply fertilizer only if your site has poor soil conditions (top dress with a complete fertilizer in the fall). Harlequin flowers are generally very easy to care for and will produce flowers for years if left alone. |
| Interesting Facts: |
| Harlequin flowers prefer a southern exposure. |
About The Author: Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com
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