Plant Overview
Originally from the olive groves of the Mediterranean and now naturalised in parts of southern England and the Silly Isles, this beautiful flower is ideal for cutting and displaying. It works very well in borders or in grass, where the tall spikes of pink-purple flowers are resplendent in May and June.
Drought tolerant and hardy in all but the most severe winters.
Given the Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
Loved by bees.
Height and spread: 90cm x 30cm
Common names: Sword Lily; Whistling Jack.
Photo: Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons