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Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus)

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus)

Be on the lookout for this snake in the grass. Snake's Head Iris is a unique, winter hardy perennial that really charms with its exotic, vibrant green blooms accented by dark purple, nearly black falls. It is quite a looker in sunny borders where it can be admired up close, and makes a fantastic cut flower, too. The mid to late spring flowers have a subtle fragrance that intensifies in the warmer temperatures. A wonderful naturalizer that adds brilliance to rock gardens and woodland sites.
  • Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Mature Height 10 - 12 inches
  • Bloom Time Mid to late spring
  • Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Ship As5+ CM Bulb
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Cut Flower

We ship this item in Fall

Botanical Name: Hermodactylus tuberosus

Availability: In Stock
SKU: #81008
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Product Details

  • Restricted States US:

    AE AK GU HI PR VI
  • Botanical Name:

    Hermodactylus tuberosus
  • Ship As:

    Bulb
  • Size:

    5+ CM
  • Suggested Uses:

    Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Deer Resistant
  • Flower Color:

    Green, Black
  • Flower Form:

    Iris-like flowers
  • Foliage Type:

    Long, narrow leaves
  • Mature Spread:

    3 - 6 inches
  • Spacing:

    3 - 6 inches

Growing Tips

  • Planting Instructions:

    Plant 3" deep and 3-6" apart.
  • Soil Moisture:

    Well drained
  • Will Tolerate:

    Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Pruning Instructions:

    Not needed
  • Winter Care:

    Mulch +/- 2"
  • Planting Depth:

    3" deep
  • Watering Requirements:

    Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater
  • Fertilization Requirements:

    Once per year
  • Special Care:

    Not needed

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

  • Bulbs and Bareroots
    Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date
    3A - 6B 9/2/24 - 12/6/24 12/2/24
    7A - 11B 9/23/24 - 12/6/24 12/2/24


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