Iris reticulata
Common Name: "Early bulbous iris"
Type: Bulbous perennial Family: Iridaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Sunlight: Full sun Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Moderately fertile Moisture: Well drained, moist fall to spring, dry summer through dormancy Plant Height x Width: 0.5' x 0.25' Leaf: Upright, linear, .5-4" tall during flowering and extend to 12" after flowering Flower: fragrant, deep violet blue, 3 standards, 3 falls beardless with yellow central ridge Bloom Time: Late winter /early spring Bloom Size: 4-6" x 2.5-3" Maintenance: May need annual replacement Landscape use: Best massed in sunny areas of rock gardens, border fronts, along walks or along streams or ponds. Small groups of this small plant can get lost in the landscape Pest and Disease: Susceptible to slugs and snails Native Range: Caucasus to Northern Iran Propagation: Propagate by seeds sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |