code: 718
grow thin stems carrying numerous yellow star-like flowers
Family: Iridaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 15 cm
Maximum Height: 25 cm
From tufts of grass-like leaves grow thin stems carrying numerous yellow star-like flowers. A very welcome self-seeder and colonist which will produce its tiny “irises” where little else will grow, even on hot dry banks or pathedges!
Sowing advice:
Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray.
FLOWERING
FROM LATE SPRING TO EARLY SUMMER
Flower spikes appear in late Spring to early Summer
PLANTING
FROM EARLY SPRING TO MID SPRING
Plant in well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline Ph soil, in a sunny position in Spring. Light shade will be tolerated, but full sun is preferred
PROPAGATE BY DIVISION
FROM EARLY SPRING TO LATE SPRING
Divide and replant every 3 or 4 years if required, Using a fork dig up plant, trying to keep the root ball as complete as possible. Split the root ball at the centre with a sharp knife or a spade, or by placing two garden forks back-to-back into the middle of the root ball, and pushing the fork handles apart.to lever the root ball apart. Replant the new clumps to the same depth as the original, and water well. Keep well watered until established.
