Watsonia, Fragrant Bugle-Lily
Watsonia Marginata
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 9–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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