Iris histroides ‘George’ — reticulata iris
- Family :Iridaceae
- Subfamily :
- Common name :reticulata iris
- Section :Iridodictyon (sous-genre: hermodactyloides)
- Native to :Turquie
- Native climate :continental
- Colour :Purple
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - 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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Plantation :Août (sem. 2-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4)
Végétation :Février (sem. 3-4), Mars (sem. 1-4), Avril (sem. 1-4), Mai (sem. 1-3)
Floraison :Février (sem. 3-4), Mars (sem. 1-2)