Stems to 30 cm tall, unbranched. Leaves 8-14 mm wide, tapering. Flowers 2-5, deep salmon-pink to white; spring. Perianth tube 6-8 mm long, purple; segments equal, 18-22 mm long, with a purple zone at the base. Anthers 4 mm long, coiled, dull purple; style erect, yellow.

Cape Province.

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.