Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily

Watsonia Marginata

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Overview

Watsonia marginata, or Fragrant Bugle-Lily, is a dazzling perennial native to South Africa. This plant features sword-like leaves and striking spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers, reaching up to 4 feet tall. They flourish in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Blooming in late spring to summer, they add height and vibrant hues of pink and white to garden borders or as a focal point. Hardy in zones 8-10.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Temperate

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Watsonia marginata, or Fragrant Bugle-Lily, is a dazzling perennial native to South Africa

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — This plant features sword-like leaves and striking spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — reaching up to 4 feet tall

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — They flourish in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — they add height and vibrant hues of pink and white to garden borders or as a focal point

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Blooming in late spring to summer

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — commonly referred to as the Fragrant Bugle-lily

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Watsonia marginata, or Fragrant Bugle-Lily, is a dazzling perennial native to South Africa

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — This plant features sword-like leaves and striking spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — reaching up to 4 feet tall

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — They flourish in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — they add height and vibrant hues of pink and white to garden borders or as a focal point

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Blooming in late spring to summer

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — commonly referred to as the Fragrant Bugle-lily

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — is an impressive and elegant addition to any garden setting

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Its towering spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — which can reach heights between 4 to 6 feet

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — sweet fragrance that can enhance the sensory experience of your garden.<br><br>Native to South Africa

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — are a sight to behold from late spring to early summer

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — The flowers themselves typically offer a delightful array of colors such as pink

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — Watsonia marginata thrives in hardiness zones 8 to 10

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — and while it tolerates partial shade

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — it flourishes under full sunlight

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — where its colors become most vivid

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — This perennial bulbous plant benefits from approximately 1 inch of water per week

Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily (Watsonia Marginata) — either from rainfall or manual watering

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