Aristea ecklonii

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-11

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Aristea ecklonii plant details

Aristea ecklonii is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristea ecklonii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, self-sowing, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristea ecklonii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An evergreen, clumping perennial. Fans of light green, sword-like, ribbed leaves form dense clumps. Throughout spring, slender, much branched stems are produced bearing small, electric blue, star shaped flowers. Quick growing and tough with flowers of an incredible hue. Best in partial shade, but will grow in sun. Prefers an acidic soil.

By: Zephs

A beautiful, long-lived, bulbous (rhizomatous actually) iris relative from South Africa, with flowers of a glorious, bright azure blue produced over a long bloom season (early Spring thru Summer). The 2 ½’ flower spikes are borne atop tough, clump forming, sword-shaped leaves. Lovely along pathways and beside water features. A natural for our Pacific Coast weather! Hardy to 20 °F. Reseeds! Good soil is best. Shade in hotter areas.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Sky-blue flowers with yellow anthers perch on two foot tall stems that have yellow-green, softly arching narrow leaves. It is a summer rainfall flower and comes from the Eastern Cape of South Africa to Tanzania. Place in a sheltered location, and remove seed heads if you want it to remain localized.