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Aristea capitata |
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| Synonym(s) |
Aristea major |
| Common name |
blue scepter |
| Family |
iridaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial |
| Flowers |
violet-blue (spring) |
| Size |
5' |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil, not too dry |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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South African iris relative featuring tall spikes topped with clusters of blue flowers. Takes several years to start flowering.
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This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away... About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Aristea capitata
- Seed from NARGS '18/'19 exchange. Baggy 70F (100%G, 16-28d). Also baggy 35F (4w) - 70F (100%G, 8-12d)
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