1. a South African plant of the iris family, cultivated for its colorful flowers that bloom in spring.
Usage: usually used in singular or plural form; common in gardening and horticulture contexts

Examples

• The ixia bloomed in vibrant shades of red and orange this spring.
• She planted ixias in her garden to add color to the flower beds.
• Ixias are popular ornamental plants among gardeners in temperate climates.
• The delicate ixia flowers attracted butterflies to the garden.
• Many varieties of ixia can be grown from bulbs planted in autumn.