Hermodactylus iris 'Tuberosus', Snake's Head Iris houseplant Compared to Tibouchina urvilleana

Compared to Tibouchina urvilleana

a green & purple striped spathe with a yellow & white spadix emerges on a short stalk between the leaves

dusky pink umbels bloom over many months under-girded by gray-green strappy leaves to 10 inches tall

Shall we see if there's something to that

and unscathed by single-digit temperatures here in Western Oregon

Hermodactylus iris 'Tuberosus', Snake's Head Iris houseplant Compared to Tibouchina urvilleanaA striking contrast of vibrant green standards (forked at the top like a snakes tongue) accented by black reflexed falls. Blooms in early spring. Slightly scented! Minimum temperature: 20 F