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Hermodactylus tuberosus

Iridaceae
 

Habitat: open, sunny places

 

Soil: good garden soil

 

Height: 20 cm

 

Flowering: spring

 

Width: 15 cm

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This one really has to be seen to be believed. The structure of the flowers is just like that of an iris, but the colour is yellowish green, with velvety deep purplish brown falls, almost black - and it is fragrant. Common names include widow iris and snake's head iris.
1 bulb £3.00