Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Nemastylis

Species:

Nemastylis selidandra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination occurs in spring with warming temperatures.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash