Cypella coelestis (Goblet Flower)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7b-9, at least 24" tall Origin: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina

(syn: C. plumbea) This South American bulb is little-known but highly prized by the few gardeners who have grown it. The pleated, blue-green foliage on this iris relative most closely resembles that of a young palm tree. From midsummer onward, the clump is topped with blue, goblet-shaped flowers on sturdy but airy, 2' tall stems. Each flower has 6 petals: 3 large blue-lavender ones and 3 smaller tricolor ones of white, yellow, and blue. Although each flower lasts only one day, the succession of flowers will provide color for several months...quite unique and quite wonderful! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)