Iris lutescens

Iris lutescens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Tribe: Irideae
Genus: Iris
Species: I. lutescens
Binomial name
Iris lutescens
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 30 cm tall, with broad leaves (about 2.5 cm 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][4]

It is native to North East Spain, Southern France and Italy. It is found on rocky or sandy hillsides or in woodlands.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn (1991). Perennials Vol. 1. Pan Books Ltd. p. 188. ISBN 9780330327749.
  2. ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
  3. ↑ "Iris lutescens". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 53. Retrieved 13 March 2018.


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