Aristea Species, Blue Corn-Lily, Blue-Eyed Iris, Blue Flies, Blue Stars
Aristeaecklonii

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aristea (air-ISS-tee-uh)
Species: ecklonii (ek-lon-ee-eye)

Synonym:Aristea lastii

Synonym:Aristea paniculata

Synonym:Aristea stipitata

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds