Cypella coelestis

Also Known As

Cypella plumbea
Phalocallis coelestis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7b-10b

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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

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.

By: Cistus Nursery

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.