Afrosolen

Afrosolen erongoensis

Iridaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Afrosolen erongoensis is a perennial ornamental plant from the Iridaceae family, thriving in full sun with low water needs. It is suitable for USDA zones 9–11 and grows to a height of 0.1–0.3 meters. This plant blooms in purple and blue colors during several months of the year (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12) and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is evergreen, attracts pollinators, but is not fragrant and not toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.1–0.3 m

Spread

0.1–0.2 m

Zones

9–11

Flower colors

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