Aristea major Annual Actually an easy garden plant

Actually an easy garden plant if given well drained soil and bright exposure

nearly black flowers provide deliciously fragrant inspiration in spring and the shiny

Though most are winter dormant

Hot stuff with cold hardiness

Aristea major Annual Actually an easy garden plantOf this intriguing group of blue flowered irids mostly from South Africa, we had thought this species too tender for permanent planting in these parts, but they have thriven for many years now, giving us courage. Easy in average garden conditions and luscious with summer water, with bright green, iris like leaves to 2 ft or a bit more, and clusters of sky blue flowers from spring through fall all from the small inflorescence, so don't cut them back.