Kingdom Plantae Family Iridaceae Genus Iris Scientific name Iris reticulata Rank Species | Order Asparagales Tribe Irideae Subgenus Hermodactyloides Higher classification Hermodactyloides | |
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Similar Irises, Chionodoxa, Iris histrioides, Iris danfordiae, Iris × hollandica | ||
How to plant iris reticulata jeff turner plants spring flowering iris at the edge of a border
Iris reticulata (netted iris) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Russia, the Caucasus, and northern Iran, but cultivated widely in temperate regions. The reticulata group of irises is characterised by a fibrous net surrounding the bulb. They are small plants to 15 centimetres (5.9 in), with tubular, sharply-pointed, ribbed leaves, and flowers of yellow, blue or purple with an orange blaze on the falls, appearing in early spring. They are hardy, but prefer a well-drained sunny position in soil which dries out in summer; they are therefore suitable for a rock or gravel garden.
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- How to plant iris reticulata jeff turner plants spring flowering iris at the edge of a border
- Planting bulbs in pots iris reticulata with dawn isaac
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This plant, and its cultivars 'George' and 'Katharine Hodgkin' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Planting bulbs in pots iris reticulata with dawn isaac
