Herbaceous ID characterictics.

Question 1

List characteristics

Chasmanthe bicolor

Plant ID

Answer 1

Commonly referred to as Cobra Lily
Grass like, Monocot
It is an Iris plant.
From South Africa.
Likes plenty of sun.
Flowers in winter.
Height 0.8m, Spread 1m
The name “Chasmanthe” is derived from the Greek words “chasme”, meaning “gaping”, and “anthos”, meaning “flower”.

Question 2

List characteristics

Chionodoxa luciliae

Plant ID

Answer 2

Blue star shaped flower
Eurasian plant
Spreads by seed, black seed.
Likes dapple shade.
Height 15cm, Spread 10cm
The term “Chionodoxa” is derived from the Greek words “Chion”, which means “snow”. “Doxa”, which means “glory”. Sometimes seen emerging from the snow.

Question 3

List characteristics

Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’

Plant ID

Answer 3

Tender
Massive leaves, 60cm wide.
Likes full sun
Spreads underground, rhyzomes which then sucker.
Likes dry soil.
Ireland generally too wet.
Grows to 2m in Ireland.

Question 4

List characteristics

Cynara cardunculus

Plant ID

Answer 4

Globe Artichoke
Edible Vegetable
Blue Thistle flower
Tactile to touch
Silver large leaves
Disected leaves
Full sun
Height 1m, Spread 2m.

Question 5

List characteristics

Primula vulgaris

Plant ID

Answer 5

Propagate by Seed and/or Division
Yellow flower
Flowers for 5-6 weeks
Likes dry conditions
Medicinal properties
Semi-shade
Edge of woodlands
Height 20cm, Spread 30cm