Iris sintenisii
A rhizomatic evergreen Iris producing dark blue fragrant flowers during May.
Angelo Porcelli (Apulia Italy): this species is closely related to Iris graminea, but in Italy these species have a distinct distribution, with Iris sintenisii occurring only in Southern Italy. Ants are the main pollinator; they visit actively the scentless flowers which secrete droplets of nectar at the base of tepals.
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).
- Family :Iridaceae
- Section :Limniris (Spuriae)
- Native to :Méditerranée orientale (Sud Italie jusqu'en Turquie)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Borders - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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