A widespread species that can be found on steep slopes in the whole of southern France to northern Italy, the former Yugoslavia and Northern Greece. The short, bluish leaves are attached alternately along the stem. Flower colour: dark purplish brown exterior with brown and some yellow-green. The interior is mostly green and lemon yellow with chestnut brown, and brownish towards the base. The tips of the petals are folded back slightly.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Semi shade
Color
purplish brown
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
6-8
Height in cm.
30-40
Flowering time in the months
3-5
. Available to order from July 2025
A widespread species that can be found on steep slopes in the whole of southern France to northern Italy, the former Yugoslavia and Northern Greece. The short, bluish leaves are attached alternately along the stem. Flower colour: dark purplish brown exterior with brown and some yellow-green. The interior is mostly green and lemon yellow with chestnut brown, and brownish towards the base. The tips of the petals are folded back slightly.