Harlequin flower (Sparaxis tricolor)

Pronunciation:	spuh-RAX-iss
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Family:	Iridaceae
Native to:	South Africa
USDA zones:	10-11
Sunset zones:	9, 12-24
Hardy to:	45°
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	moderate during growing season
Height x width:	18" x 6"
Flowers in:	Spring
Colors:	orange, red and purple with a dark center mark
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Sparaxis are grown from a corm. It is planted in the fall for March blossoms. After flowering they die back in the summer. They naturalize well in the mild climate of Santa Barbara.