Perennial herb from a tunicate corm. Leaves several, mostly basal, linear. Inflorescence to about 25 cm. Flowers several, open funnel-shaped; spring to summer. Tepals to 50 mm long, blue or purplish, veins darker. Fruit a capsule. Seeds pear-shaped, black, net-patterned.

Grown in full sun on well-drained soils.

SW and C Asia to Kashmir.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Ixioliriaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.