Hermodactylus tuberosus
Hermodactylus tuberosus
Hermodactylus tuberosus
Hermodactylus tuberosus
Hermodactylus tuberosus
Hermodactylus tuberosus

Hermodactylus tuberosus

syn. Iris tuberosa

Hermodactylus tuberosus

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Description

Hermodactylus tuberosus (or Iris tuberosa) is a must-have for any iris connoisseur! This snake’s head iris has subtle, unassuming looks from afar but when you take a look close up, you’ll be bowled over in fascination at the flower form and detail, not to mention the striking black and green segments. The black falls of the iris are perhaps the part that’s similar to a snake’s head, with a slinky sheen to it a small indent at the base of the petal, while the upper part of the flower is a rather reptilian green.

These wonderful flowers emerge in late winter and last until mid-spring, so they’re very handy for providing a bit of unusual early-season interest. Hermodactylus tuberosus / Iris tuberosa are hardy, too, so you can look forward to a repeat show every year. 

Even if you’re not keen on snakes, this intriguing plant is a welcome site even for the biggest ophidiophobe!

Key features

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Fragrant

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Packed in paper bags

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Iris tuberosa

  • Flower colour

    Green

  • Bulb size

    1

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    5-10cm

  • Plant spacing

    150 bulbs per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial
    Naturalising

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1st year

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Exposed
    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Pots
    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Clay
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    Yes

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Plant your Hermodactylus tuberosus bulbs from mid to late autumn;

    • Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;

    • Plant your syn. Iris tuberosa bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;

    • Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;

    • Place the Hermodactylus tuberosus bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2024
    You can expect your order in September 2024

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
    You can expect your order in October 2024

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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