Perennial herb to 1 m tall, dormant in winter. Leaves 40-50 cm long. Spike arched or down-curved with 5-10 flowers in one row. Spathe lance-shaped, 4-8 cm long. Perianth turned upwards, scarlet; tube twisted, 3-4 cm long; segments acute, the lower 3 narrower with a white central stripe; summer. Anthers 10-14 mm, cream.

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Source: Cooke, D. (2005). Iridaceae. 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.