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Iridaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Aristea ecklonii Baker

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  • Common Name:
  • Family: Iridaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: South Africa
  • Habitat:

  • Description: This has been likened to a tall, dark blue "blue-eyed grass" (Sisyrinchium), to which it is related. Height about 18 inches, with irislike foliage. Clump-forming perennial for sun or light shade.

  • USDA Zone: 8-11
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198600076
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1986
  • Bench: 1301 - NEO:Caribbean A
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-12-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Iridaceae
  • SubFamily:
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Southern Perennials & Herbs Website

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