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Iris unguicularis ssp cretensis

iris

  • Perennial
  • 15 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Hardy to approx. -10°C

Garden use

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen

Characteristics

Height 10 - 15 cm
Flowering time January - March
Flower colour purple
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Soil highly permeable, pervious

Botanical information

Botanical name Iris unguicularis ssp cretensis
Genus Iris
Family Iridaceae
Common names NL: Lis
EN: iris
FR: Iris
DE: Schwertlilien