Overview

Tapeinia pumila is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Tapeinia, part of the Iridaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Tapeinia pumila grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental plantings.

About

Tapeinia pumila is a clump-forming evergreen plant in the Iridaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best suited for ornamental plantings and shows interest during spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, and it can be propagated by division or seed.

About the genus

Tapeinia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek word tapeinos, meaning "low". The single species, Tapeinia pumila, is native to Southern Chile and Argentina.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tapeinia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Tapeinia pumila size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental plantings

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tapeinia pumila

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions