About Aristea ecklonii Baker
Aristea ecklonii Baker, commonly known as blue flies, blue stars, blue-eyed iris, and blue corn-lily, is a plant species belonging to the Iridaceae family. It was first formally described in 1866. This species is native to central and southern Africa, ranging from South Africa northward to Cameroon and Tanzania.
Aristea ecklonii is an evergreen perennial plant that bears small blue flowers. It grows in clumps, with upright grass-like leaves, and reaches a total height of 15 to 18 inches, or 38 to 46 centimeters. It is classified as an invasive species in the high mountain forests of Sri Lanka near Nuwara Eliya and Horton Plains, in New Zealand, and in Australia. In New Zealand, it is officially listed as a pest species on the NPPA banned list.
