Someone just gave me some corms from these two plants (i. viridiflora and i. maculata). I found very little information online about their growing conditions or habits. Does anyone have any experience with them?

Oh, I also received some seeds from them. Has anyone tried growing them from seeds too? I was just going to give them a shot, but I'm not expecting much.

Thanks in advance!
Rochelle

I've grown Ixias in pots for 20 yrs, in Central Coast Calif. & No. Cal. climates. In the fall I place about 20 corms on top of planting mix in a med. to lg. pot, cover w/ about 1" of soil mix ,place in a protected spot & water during the winter if we have a dry spell. In Oregon you'll have to find a frost protected spot & not allow them to remain soaked. Have a conservatory or protected place under the eaves? that should work, covered w/ a fluffy mulch like pine needles or something. Foliage (spearlike) begins to emerge in spring (remove the mulch) after Dutch bulbs have bloomed.

I water during bloom & fertilize sparingly. They like a warm spot, so place near a west or south wall. I use the cut blooms inside for arrangements - great colors.

When foliage browns & looks tacky, move pot to storage area, (move to garage or shed?) in protected area out of rain or sprinklers. allow to dry thoroughly. Cut foliage back to ground when totally brown. In the fall, bring them out & begin watering. Easy, easy, they'll bloom for years this way.

Ixias are wonderful additions to my front entry, fun & uncommon.