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Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily

Watsonia Pillansii

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Overview

The Evergreen Watsonia, or Watsonia pillansii, showcases striking orange blooms atop 4 to 5-foot tall, erect spikes. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Its lance-shaped leaves form dense clumps approximately 18 to 24 inches wide. Ideal for accent planting, it requires well-drained soil and minimal water once established, adding a vibrant, low-maintenance option to any landscape design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — showcases striking orange blooms atop 4 to 5-foot tall
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shadeEvergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — Its lance-shaped leaves form dense clumps approximately 18 to 24 inches wideEvergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — Ideal for accent plantingEvergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — it requires well-drained soil and minimal water once establishedEvergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — low-maintenance option to any landscape designEvergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — commonly referred to as Bugle Lily or Watsonia pillansii+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Iridaceae

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Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — showcases striking orange blooms atop 4 to 5-foot tall
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — Its lance-shaped leaves form dense clumps approximately 18 to 24 inches wide
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — Ideal for accent planting
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — it requires well-drained soil and minimal water once established
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — low-maintenance option to any landscape design
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — commonly referred to as Bugle Lily or Watsonia pillansii
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — is a strikingly ornamental plant ideal for adding vertical interest to any landscape design
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — this evergreen perennial boasts sword-shaped leaves that create a lush
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — which soar upwards to heights of up to 4 feet
Evergreen Watsonia, Bugle Lily (Watsonia Pillansii) — These towers of color are adorned with trumpet-shaped flowers

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