Mystery plant not Tapeinia pumila
Paul T. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:27:19 PDT)

David,

I'd be suggesting your "Ixia" is actually a Tritonia, perhaps T.
lineata (although it looks a little finer than the lineatas I have
seen here). Have a look in google for that name and see whether they
match your plant?

I hope this is useful.

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9

Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all over the world
including Aroids, Crocus, Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias,
Galanthus, Irises, Trilliums (to name but a few) and just about
anything else that doesn't move!!