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Snake Head Iris

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By Siris


Snake Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus)

Hermodactylus has strap-like leaves. Easy from seed.



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That is so lovely. I will get some seed!

23 Feb, 2019

 

It's stunning.

23 Feb, 2019

 

Karen, get some bulbs first, from a local garden centre, then bulk up from seed, that's quicker.

24 Feb, 2019

 

That is a beauty Sue ...

24 Feb, 2019

 

Thanks Sue. I will.

24 Feb, 2019

 

Nearly sent for some of these, such unusual colours......but resisted the temptation.....!!

24 Feb, 2019

 

It is interesting .... but needs placing with a pale background so the flowers show up and those thin strappy leaves are about a foot in length. I've got mine around the front of a brick edging so those leaves just lie on the path not on other vegetation. In a planter might be an idea so the leaves just droop over the edge.

25 Feb, 2019

 

I sure like that! and it's easy from seed.

1 Mar, 2019



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