Species Iris, Crimean Iris
Iris lutescens
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | lutescens (loo-TESS-enz) (Info) |
Class:
Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB)
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
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:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Medium Purple
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
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)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
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:
Pylesville, Maryland
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 23, 2011, cinemike from CREZIERES, I have just come back from a ramble in the garrigues around St Pierre la Mer in Aude Southern France: This little plant was everywhere. Mostly only seedheads, but still very nice. |
| Positive | On Jan 11, 2005, Todd_Boland from St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) wrote: A dwarf bearded iris species with variable coloured flowers although a light plum purple is the standard colour. Of the many bearded iris species, this one is among the easiest to grow. |
