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Gelasine elongata |
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| Common name |
dimpled iris |
| Family |
iridaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z7-10) |
| Flowers |
violet-blue (late spring) |
| Size |
20" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
Blue-flowering iris relative from South America. I tried growing it several times in Pennsylvania, but could never establish blooming-size plants; apparently they aren't quite hardy enough to withstand a zone 6/7 winter. Trying again in Texas, where the problem may be the opposite one (too hot in summer). Keeping my fingers crossed.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: foundation border, front fence nursery area About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Gelasine elongata
- Seed from HPS/MAG '05/'06 exchange. Baggy 70F (22%G, 21-60d)
- Same seed as above. Baggy 70F (50%G, 14-46d)
- Same seed as above. Sandpapered husks off. Baggy 70F (44%G, 17-27d)
- Same seed as above. Sandpapered husks off. Baggy 70F (19%G, 18-47d)
- Seed from NARGS '20/'21 exchange. Baggy 70F (29%G, 28-42d). No development
- Same seed as above. Dehusked with sandpaper, baggy 70F (50%G, 23-90d)
Long-viable seed. Providing a bit warmer conditions may help germination. Dark outer husk can be removed by rubbing off.
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