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Also Known As

  • Cypella plumbea
  • Phalocallis coelestis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

3.5" | $16

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Cypella coelestis plant details

Cypella coelestis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue, lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cypella coelestis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cypella coelestis

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-evergreen iris relative, with fabulous, 3-petalled blue flowers from July-September. A clumping plant, to 2 ft tall, with blue-green leaves in a fan shape. These are native to Argentina and like full sun, and rich well-drained soil with occasional deep watering. Frost hardy to 5F, upper USDA zone 7.
An absolutely gorgeous & rare member of the Iris family. This one is native to Argentina, Brazil, & Uruguay. Vigorous & easy, it grows to 3’ tall, making clumps of deeply pleated, pale green leaves. In Summer, it bears curiously shaped, beautiful blue flowers, with yellow markings, about 3” across. Forms bulbs, is deciduous and can handle light frosts.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Cypella coelestis plant

How to Grow Cypella coelestis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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