Species Iris, Corn Leaf Iris, Juno Iris, Horned Iris
Iris bucharica
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | bucharica (buk-AR-ee-kuh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Iris bucharica |
| Synonym: | Juno bucharica |
Class:
Species (SPEC)
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Parker, Colorado
Old Lyme, Connecticut
Paducah, Kentucky
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Scottville, Michigan
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Grants Pass, Oregon
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City, Utah
Blacksburg, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Federal Way, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 15, 2016, Ancolie88 from Innsbruck, Iris bucharica did need four years until it grows and blooms good here in my garden in Austria, maybe because of the wet climate. But now it is georgous!!! |
| Neutral | On Mar 11, 2015, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: The Royal Horticultural Society has granted this species its prestigious Award of Garden Merit. |
| Positive | On Jun 23, 2004, jhyshark from Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) wrote: This is the most wonderful little Iris! It blooms in late April for me. The yellow is a clear lemon yellow, never tending to gold. From 5 bulbs planted in 1999 I have split it once for myself, and given some away to a friend. The blooms last for a week or more. |
