Hermodactylus tuberosus
syn. Iris tuberosa
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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
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Iris tuberosa
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Flower colour
Green
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Bulb size
1
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
150 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Exposed
Sheltered -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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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.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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