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Bobartia longicyma
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 36"-60"
- W: 3"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Bobartia longicyma plant details
Bobartia longicyma is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bobartia longicyma
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 36 IN - 60 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bobartia longicyma
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Now, here’s something really unique for you bulb fans! Tall reed-like leaves to 5’ sport lovely 1” yellow flowers in clusters on this rare Iris relative from South Africa. Though each individual flower is short lived, the plant blooms for a long time, typically between the months of March & July. In this way, it’s similar to our native Sisyrinchiums (“Blue-eyed Grass”) to which this plant is closely related. Tolerant of drought & poor soil, it remains evergreen where hardy & makes an upright & intriguing specimen for pots or the ground. Very rare in cultivation – so far we seem to be the only nursery in the world to offer it for sale.
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How to Grow Bobartia longicyma
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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