What Is Ixia?
Also known as the African corn lily, ixia plants come from the Iridaceae, or iris, family. Over 50 species of the types of plants exist. The aesthetically pleasing plants typically bloom in the spring, and feature several shades of star-shaped flowers. People who wish to cultivate a spring garden with a wide variety of colors may opt to utilize ixia plants. Red, turquoise, pink, white, and yellow plants of this genus are all available. Orange and green hues may be found as well. Fully grown ixias may grow up to 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) in height. Flowers that grow from these cormous plants are either star or bell-shaped. The inner center of the flowers is sometimes a much darker hue than the surrounding petals. Their leaves are long and grassy, and their flower stalks are spiky and vibrant. Flowers hang from very thin stems.
