Iris gatesii
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Native to the steppes of southeastern Turkey and northwestern Iraq, Iris gatesii is a rhizomatous species of section Oncocyclus, with long, narrow grey-green to glaucous leaves. In spring, between April and June, a sturdy stem carries a single giant flower, among the largest in the genus, up to 13-20 cm across, with pale grey, orbicular standards and falls finely veined and spotted with purplish red-brown. A rare species seldom seen in cultivation, it requires alkaline, well-drained soil, full sun, and a completely dry summer dormancy, sheltered from rain.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Section :Iris (Oncocyclus)
- 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)