Cypella coelestis Iris sun-loving native perennial

sun-loving native perennial

forming an attractive evergreen clump

This selection of the cast iron plant Aspidistra zongbayi comes from plant collector Barry Yinger

even without the flowers

Cypella coelestis Iris sun-loving native perennial(syn: Cypella plumbea) Cypella coelestis is a little known but highly prized South American bulb. The pleated, blue green foliage on this iris relative most closely resembles that of a young palm tree. From midsummer onward, the easy to grow Cypella coelestis is topped with blue, goblet shaped flowers on sturdy but airy, 2' tall stems. Each flower has 6 petals: 3 large blue lavender ones and 3 smaller tricolor ones of white, yellow, and blue. Although