Ixia

Ixia may refer to more than one subject, including a genus of flowering plants and a technology company.

Ixia (plant) is a genus within the iris family Iridaceae, native to southern Africa. Commonly known as ixias, these herbaceous perennials grow from short corms and produce slender, sword-shaped leaves with tall flower spikes bearing clusters of small to medium blossoms. The flowers display a range of colors, including yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple, and are often very showy. Ixias are cultivated as ornamental plants in gardens and used in borders, with some species adapted to warmer, drier climates. They typically bloom in spring to early summer and are valued for their bright, long-lasting flower spikes. The genus comprises numerous species and cultivars, widely grown in temperate regions and appreciated for their drought tolerance and vivid colors in flower beds and cut arrangements.

Ixia (company) is a technology company known for network testing, measurement, and visibility solutions. It develops hardware and software to generate realistic traffic, emulate network protocols, and test application performance and security. Its product lines have included traffic generators, protocol emulators, and security testing platforms used by telecommunications operators, data centers, and large enterprises. In 2019, Ixia was acquired by Keysight Technologies, and its products and technologies became part of Keysight’s network test and visibility portfolio. The Ixia brand continues to appear in reference to legacy products and as part of Keysight’s broader offerings.