Ixia maculata, spotted African corn lily, 25-100 seeds July 2024

Ixia maculata, commonly known as the spotted African corn lily, is a flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. Additionally, it can be found growing wild as an introduced species in various regions, including Western Australia. This perennial plant typically reaches a height of 20 to 70 centimeters, featuring an upright, unbranched stem. It has a few twisting basal leaves that can grow up to 35 centimeters long. The inflorescence consists of a dense, eye-catching spike with up to 12 flowers, which are usually orange to yellow, occasionally displaying areas of purple or red, often with spots. The color variation in garden specimens is influenced by breeding practices.

Propagating Ixia maculata from seeds

Should be sown in Autumn when the difference between day and night temperatures is about 10°C.