Iris pumila
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 :Pogon iris (barbe)
- Native to :Europe central et l'est
- Native climate :continental
- Colour :Blue
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :shade in summer, full sun
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)
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. 2-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1)