General Description | Coarse, broad cormous perennial. |
ID Characteristic | Deep purple, tubular flowers, up to 7 cm in length. Strap-shaped dark green leaves emerging in spring. |
Shape | Clump-forming habit. |
Landscape | Underplanting. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or division. |
Cultivation | Grow in fertile soil, with ample water with full sunlight. Cannot withstand waterlogging. |
Pests | Slugs and grey mould. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are rich green in colour, strap-shaped and up to 25 cm in length. |
Flower Description | 2-3 reddish-violet flowers up to 8 cm in length, with pale green to white tubes. |