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Iris latifolia
English Iris
Iridaceae
Height
50 - 60 cm
Flower colour
blue
Flowering time
late June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, moist, fertile
pH
neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
often short lived
Plant range
Spain, Pyrenees
Iris is a large genus of close to 300 species in the iris family, Iridaceae. The word iris is from Greek and means rainbow, which refers to the colourful flowers of species in the genus. Nearly all species are native to temperate regions in the northern hemisphere where they grow in varied habitats, from dry alpine conditions, to meadows and marshes.
Propagation:
Bulbs in fall.
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in September - November.
Soaking the seed in hot water can speed up germination. Seed covered and stored outside until March. Needs at least 2-3 months cold stratification. Brought to 15-18°C (60 - 65°F) for germination.
Can be short lived. Foliage dies back after flowering.
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