Kingdom Plantae Family Iridaceae Tribe Irideae | Order Asparagales Subfamily Iridoideae Genus Iris | |
 | ||
Similar Iris histrio, Iris caucasica, Iris kolpakowskiana, Iris fosteriana, Iris winogradowii | ||
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is a species in the genus Iris It is sometimes named 'Iris bakerana'.
Contents
It was originally verified by Sir Michael Foster as Iris bakeriana in Curtis's Botanical Magazine, Tab. 7084. Nov. 1st 1889.
In Flora Iranica (1975) it was thought to be a variety of Iris reticulata by Wendelbo. This now is accepted by most botanists. Iris bakeriana (Foster) as now become a synonym.
Iris reticulata var. bakeriana is now an accepted name by the RHS.
Habit
It has bluish lilac standards and styles. Falls are white with deep blue tips, lines, and blotches. This species of iris has nearly cylindrical leaves unlike other reticulata species. It flowers in early spring, normally February. It grows to about 10 cm tall, with a 5–6 cm tall flower. The bulbs are more pointed and slender in shape than other reticulata irises in the genus.
Native
Iris bakeriana is native to the temperate areas of Asia, mainly Iran, Iraq and Turkey. It was originally found in Armenia near the city of Mardin(in Turkey). It is found on rocky hillsides. It is suitable for a rock or gravel garden or front of border.
Cultivars
Iris bakeriana crosses (Iris bakeriana X Iris reticulata)
(Iris reticulata X Iris bakeriana)