Hermodactylus tuberosus
WIDOW IRIS, SNAKE'S HEAD IRIS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

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Flowers: chartreuse & brown

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring
 
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Hermodactylus tuberosus
WIDOW IRIS, SNAKE'S HEAD IRIS
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse & brown

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine & cottage designs

Uses: border, mass planting, pot, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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