Botanical Name: Aristea ecklonii
Common Name: Aristea Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Upright clump of iris-like leaves, but plants are smaller and finer textured than most iris; small blue flowers held well above foliage Height to 2' Spread to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage Hardiness Hardy (zones 8,9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves Linear, stiff, distinctly veined, medium green iris-like leaves to 2' long, 1" across Flowers small terminal clusters of 1/2" blue iris-like flowers Fruit fleshy capsules to 1" long; very aggressive self-seeder Propagation: seed, division Usage: good small accent plant in dry landscapes; good in areas with limited water and little maintenance; plant is less aggressive in areas with no extra irrigation Landscape Care: Watering keep fairly dry to slow growth and discourage self-seeding Fertilizing slow-release at planting; add iron if chlorosis appears Pruning remove spent flowers and stems to prevent self-seeding Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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