The beautiful blooms of African corn lilies (Ixia species) add vibrant pops of color to gardens and pond edges. However the standing water around these flowers provides the perfect breeding ground for pesky mosquito larvae. If left unchecked, the larvae mature into biting adult mosquitoes that can ruin your enjoyment of the garden and pose … Read more
Knowing your climate zone will help you decide the best time to sow the vegetables, herbs and flowers you want to grow, and which varieties should perform well in your garden. Growing plants that are suited to your climate zone will usually give you the best results in your garden. You might not recognise the … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
Ixia is a genus of short-lived perennials that gives us a number of ornamental plants referred to as ‘African Corn Lilies’. They grow from corms (sometimes called bulbs) and might be grown as annuals in the UK or given a protected site in winter to make it through to subsequent years. Ixias are South African … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you need a colorful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. Pronounced Ik-see-uh, the plants are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers, or African corn lily … Read more
Ixia is a genus of short-lived perennials that gives us a number of ornamental plants referred to as ‘African Corn Lilies’. They grow from corms (sometimes called bulbs) and might be grown as annuals in the UK or given a protected site in winter to make it through to subsequent years. Ixias are South African … Read more
Welcome to the battle against spider mites, the tiny pests that love your indoor plants a little too much! This post will show you how to spot them, stop them, and keep your plants happy and healthy. I’ve assisted thousands of our customers with plant care, and learning how to get rid of spider mites … Read more
Ixia species is commonly grown for its showy clusters of star-shaped flowers borne on thin, wiry stems. Ixia flowers from spring to summer and comes in a range of bright colors– orange, pink, red, white, and yellow with contrasting centers. Ixia species is commonly called ixias, corn lilies, and wand flowers. Individual blooms have six … Read more