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Iris setosa var. arctica
Dwarf Arctic Iris
Iridaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
lilac
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
well drained, fairly moist
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Alaska and Siberia
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:
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.
A dwarf, floriferous variety of Iris setosa. Hardy.
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