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

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