Herbertia lahue ssp lahue Manchuria region China the old seed stalks turn

the old seed stalks turn upward

The flower of Amorphophallus yunnanensis emerges in early spring

'Olive Branch' in the garden of Don Dean

The narrow glossy leaves form large bulbs that multiply like little rabbits

Herbertia lahue ssp lahue Manchuria region China the old seed stalks turnIf you have a rock garden or a small space that you can observe from up close, then you need a hardy herbertia. This easy to grow and most amazing iris relative hails from a large region from Florida west to Texas and south to Uruguay. Herbertia lahue forms a miniature clump of narrow foliage to only 2" tall. The plants are topped for us from early to mid May with exquisite, dark blue lavender flowers. Each flower is composed of three large, oblong