Aristea inaequalis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Aristea inaequalis plant details

Aristea inaequalis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, 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 regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aristea inaequalis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aristea inaequalis

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Indestructible & blue! I recommend this South African Iris relative to beginning gardeners more often than any other plant as its CLAY, HEAT and DROUGHT TOLERANT and deer resistant! Blooming Spring thru Fall with quite lovely 1.25” starry blue flowers well displayed on branching 2’ spikes. Handsome ever-blue strappy leaves form a tidy 3’ x 3’ clump that never needs cutting back. Each year it seems to bloom even more!