Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Apostle iris, Fan iris, Waaieriris, Walking iris, Brazilian iris

Family: Iridaceae (Iris)

Distribution: Brazil

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Drop dead gorgeous, rich indigo-blue Iris-like blooms to 10cm across, intricately veined in amber and white appear throughout summer in waves atop tall, strong stems to 1.5m tall.