Wednesday 2 March 2016

Iris unguicularis


  • Common Name - Algerian iris
  • Botanical Name - Iris unguicularis
  • Family - Iridaceae 
  • Bud - Basal
  • Stem/Bark - Green
  • Leaf - linear, acute apex, entire margine, parallel vein, clasping base
  • Flower - solitary flower, perianth tube - January - March 
  • Fruit -  insignificant
  • Habit - stiffly upright
  • Form - vase
  • Size -  0.5 - 1m
  • Culture - full sun, humus rich well drained soil
  • Use - mixed shrub borders, bedding


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