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| Category: Bulb |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [Watsonia pyramidata] |
| Height: 2-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Watsonia borbonica 'Snow Bell' (White Bugle Lily) - A deciduous winter growing bulb with sword-like 2 1/2 ft long bright green pliable foliage and 40" showy wands of creamy white flowers with deep ruby red throat. A Califlora series. Watsonia are showy plants in the Iris Family and are closely related to Gladiolus. Although often considered bulbs, they technically produce a corm and not a true bulb. Watsonia borbonica (W. pyramidata) is a species from the High Veld of South Africa. Most commercially named hybrids of Watsonia are selections of this winter-growing summer-dormant Watsonia. Plant in a sunny location in early fall for late spring flowers. Little or no summer irrigation is required and plants situated in heavy soils will likely rot if given summer moisture. Dig and divide every 2-3 years for added vigor. Watsonia are good for the vase if cut ends are burnt soon after picking.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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