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

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Botanical Name: Hermodactylus tuberosus

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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 - 12/13/24	12/09/24

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Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

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