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Spring
Harlequin Flower
Sparaxis tricolor
Family: Iridaceae
Citrus & Brightsweetlight
SeasonSpring
OriginSouth Africa
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Spring bloomer
Harlequin flower's vivid tricolor blooms of orange, yellow, and red with contrasting dark centres are among the most vivid and cheerful of the spring bulbs, as exotic as stained glass.
Symbolism & Meaning
joy, gaiety
In the Victorian language of flowers, harlequin flower means “Joy”.
Habitat & Environment
South Africa
Harlequin Flower is native to South Africa.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameSparaxis tricolor
- FamilyIridaceae
- Native ToSouth Africa
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
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