Ferraria crispa
BLACK FLAG
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Ferraria obtusifolia, Ferraria undulata

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Ferraria crispa
BLACK FLAG
Iridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown & yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine, cottage, dry style & oriental designs

Uses: border, mass planting, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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