Ferraria crispa/undulata
Ferraria crispa is an intriguing iris-like plant with dark brown to almost black ruffled petals with purple speckles.
Ferraria crispa is an intriguing iris-like plant from South Africa with dark brown to almost black ruffled petals showing a variety of stripes, blotches and speckles on the white to yellow center. This photo was taken in the wild by Phoenix Perennials owner Gary Lewis on the tour he lead to South Africa in 2015. Makes a great container specimen allowing you to enjoy the crazy flowers up close and personal.
Common Name: Starfish Iris - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Black
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Coastal habitats on sandstone or granite rocks.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Southern Africa and Madagascar
