Iris magnifica
- Family :Iridaceae (Juno)
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- Common name :
- Section :Scorpiris (Juno)
- Native to :
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
The genus
Iris is a very large genus from the Northern hemisphere with about 300 rhizomatous or bulbous species. There are 6 sub-genus, each of which is again divided in sections. Examples of subgenera: Iris (rhizomes, bearded flowers), Limniris (rhizomes, flowers without beard), Nepalensis, Xiphium (bulb), Scorpiris (Juno), Hermodactyloides (the Reticulatas).
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-3), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 1-4)