Iris reticulata

Power Blade Sword lily

The network Leaf Iris (Iris reticulata, Syn. Iridodictyum reticulatum (MB ) Rodion, Iris hyrcana Woron ), and wetting leaf iris, called dwarf iris or network - iris, got its species name because of the net-like onion skin ( reticulatus " reticulate " ). It is a plant that belongs to the genus Iris (Iris ) in the family of Iris Family ( Iridaceae ).

Description

The net leaf iris is a perennial, herbaceous plant, reaching the heights of growth 7-15 centimeters. This Geophyt forms small onions as outlasting. The leaves are very narrow and are up to 30 centimeters high.

Depending on the variety, the flower color is comprised of various shades of blue from light blue to Pupurviolett, with yellow and white. The flowering time is mainly in March, depending on the location and the end of February.

Occurrence

Iris reticulata is native of the Caucasus, Turkey, Iraq and Iran on stony mountain slopes and meadows, 600-2700 meters above sea level. NN.

Use

Iris reticulata is used as an ornamental plant. In the garden, she desires a sunny to partially shaded spot in a relaxed, neutral to alkaline soil. A suitable location for this Irisart is a location in the rock garden, but in gardens they can also be found in lawns and flower beds.

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• Jelitto / shaft / Simon: The free- jewelry perennials, pp. 520 ff, Verlag Eugen Ulmer, 5th edition 2002, ISBN 3-8001-3265-6