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Alophia drummondii /Purple Pleat-Leaf
Small, "surprise" flowers emerge from a lawn in spring
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Small, "surprise" flowers emerge from a lawn in spring
Plants growing in St. Augustinegrass
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Scientific Name:
Alophia drummondii
Common Name:
Purple Pleat-Leaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Poor
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This iris like plant is a native. Its three outer flower petals are purple and the three inner ones are a deeper color of purple. A very short growing iris that does well when planted in the lawn, but mowing must be delayed in the spring during the period of flowering and new growth.