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Prairie Nymph

Prairie Nymph

Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Herbertia lahue
Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)

Prairie Nymph forms small clumps. Each flower lasts only one day with the bloom period about two weeks long. Prairie Nymph is easy to grow. It's tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions. It likes partial shade and moist to dry soil.

  • Scientific Name: Herbertia lahue
  • Common Names: Prairie Nymph, Herbertia
  • Family: Iridaceae (Iris Family)
  • Growth Habit:  Perennial
  • Height: About 2 inches
  • Leaves: Linear
  • Flowers: Blue, Purple
  • Bloom Time: March through May
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts native bees.

Where to Find It

  • Interested in adding Prairie Nymph to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.

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