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Iris bucharica


Corn Leaf Iris, Juno Iris




Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Iris
Species
bucharica
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3a-9b
Temperature (°C)
-40 (-4)
Temperature (°F)
-40 -25
Height
15-30 cm
Spread
15-22 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchApril
Cultivation
Does best in a free-draining, neutral or slightly alkaline, fertile soil in full sun. The bulbs should be planted in late summer or autumn, and only about 5 cm deep.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Middle East and Central Asia
Leaf Description
Lance-like leaves, up to 3.5 cm wide and 20 cm long, channelled, glossy green above and bluish-green below.
Flower Description
The stem carries up to seven flowers, each in a leaf axil; these have yellow falls, 2.5 cm wide, and very short creamy white standards. The falls have a deeper yellow crest, and sometimes brownish markings as well.
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