Iris histrio var. aintabensis plant

Iris histrio var. aintabensis

iris

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10 cm high
  • Blue flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C
  • For a sunny position

Garden use

Use

Pot Troughs

Site and growing conditions

Scree Crevice garden Gravel garden Rockgarden Alpine house Dry bed

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Characteristics

Height 5 - 10 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour light
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun
Moisture average
Soil pervious
Soil fertility none to little

Botanical information

Botanical name Iris histrio var. aintabensis
Genus Iris
Family Iridaceae
Common names NL: Lis
EN: iris
FR: Iris
DE: Schwertlilien