Iris auguifuga
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Iris anguifuga, literally "the snake-repelling iris," is a rhizomatous species endemic to southern China, described by Zhao and Xue. It forms a short, thick rhizome topped with the fibrous remains of previous seasons' leaves, from which three to five narrow, linear, bright green leaves 20–30 cm long arise. In late spring or summer, stems 60–90 cm tall bear violet or blue flowers, with violet standards and white falls marked with violet veining toward the centre. Traditionally grown near dwellings for its reputed snake-repelling and medicinal properties, it prefers cool, moist soil and a sunny to partially shaded position.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Section :Apogon
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
Growing cycle
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)