Iris lutescens
Iris lutescens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Iridaceae |
Tribe: | Irideae |
Genus: | Iris |
Species: | I. lutescens |
Binomial name | |
Iris lutescens Lam. | |
Synonyms | |
'Iris chamaeiris'[1] |
Iris lutescens (Crimean iris) is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the genus Iris. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. It grows up to 30cm tall, with broad leaves (about 2.5cm wide),[1] producing yellow or violet flowers in spring (March-April). It prefers dry conditions during its dormant period in the summer.[2]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
It is native to North East Spain, Southern France and Italy. It is found on rocky or sandy hillsides or in woodlands.[1]
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