Iris tuberosa (formerly Hermodactylus tuberosus) is a graceful 1597 Mediterranean heirloom species with lightly scented flowers with an unusual color combination of taupe, yellowish-green, and purplish-brown. Most striking are the reptilian green upper petals - forked at the top like a snake"s tongue - and silky-black reflexed falls (hence the common name of snake's-head iris).
Despite its unusual looks, it is fully hardy, resilient and very easy to grow. As long as you have a good sunny spot in a container or a border with free-draining soil, it will thrive without any problems. The flowers are excellent for cutting and the scent is known to intensify in the warm spring sunshine.
A terrific garden variety that is considered to be a must-have for any iris connoisseur. Its finger-shaped tubers can multiply underground, yielding more flowering shoots as it matures over time. Iris tuberosa is considered to be an early bloomer, February-April.
Iris tuberosa (formerly Hermodactylus tuberosus) is a graceful 1597 Mediterranean heirloom species with lightly scented flowers with an unusual color combination of taupe, yellowish-green, and purplish-brown. Most striking are the reptilian green upper petals - forked at the top like a snake"s tongue - and silky-black reflexed falls (hence the common name of snake's-head iris).
Despite its unusual looks, it is fully hardy, resilient and very easy to grow. As long as you have a good sunny spot in a container or a border with free-draining soil, it will thrive without any problems. The flowers are excellent for cutting and the scent is known to intensify in the warm spring sunshine.
A terrific garden variety that is considered to be a must-have for any iris connoisseur. Its finger-shaped tubers can multiply underground, yielding more flowering shoots as it matures over time. Iris tuberosa is considered to be an early bloomer, February-April.
