Hermodactylus tuberosus

Snake's Head Iris

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Common Name:

Snake's Head Iris

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Description

This charming little iris blooms with crocus and other early bulbs. Good in pots

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Blooming

Weather and time of year dictates when this flower will bloom, but they can bloom as early as February. Flowers best during dry summers.

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Growth

Tuberous perennials. Does best with full sun. H. tuberosus flourishes in dry, sunny sites. Grows well in mixed or herbaceous borders. Often naturalized into grass. Also works well as an early-flowering container plant. In less hardy areas, grow Hermodactylus in an alpine house.

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Planting

Seeds can be sown in the ground after threat of the last frost has passed. They can also be transplanted via bulbs which were divided from larger bulb clumps. Plant tubers 4" deep in fall. Conduct division once leaves die back in early summer.

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Pest

Slugs and snails.

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Interesting facts

There is only one known species of Hermodactylus, found from Southern Europe to Northern Africa, Israel, and Turkey. The tubers are unusually shaped like fingers.

Snake's Head Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) - Soil and irrigation

Snake's Head Irises do best with regular water, but it is important to not let them stay in standing water for too long. To prevent standing water, use well-draining soil. Does best in medium rich, alkaline soil with excellent drainage. Needs protection from excess summer rain.