Green Ixia

Did you know

• Green ixia produces flowers in an incredibly rare turquoise-green color almost unknown in the plant kingdom.
• The dark, almost black center of each flower creates a stunning contrast with the turquoise petals.
• The flowers only open fully in direct sunlight and close on cloudy days and at night.
• It is one of the most sought-after bulbs among collectors due to its extraordinary color.
• The genus name Ixia comes from the Greek word for birdlime, referring to the sticky sap of some species.

Color meanings

Uses

• ornamental
• cut flowers
• collector's bulb
• rock gardens