Iris kuschakewiczii (Juno Iris)
Botanical Information
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris |
Species | kuschakewiczii |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Russia and Central Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-35) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - (-30) |
Height | 10 - 15cm |
Spread | 20+ cm clumps |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A short Juno iris with very pale violet flowers. |
Propagation | Propagate from small young bulbs, carefully separated when replanting. Self-sterile, so cross-pollination is necessary in order to propagate by seed. |
Leaf Description | Generally four to five leaves, enclosing a dark green colour, channel, 0.5-1 cm in width, with a white margin. |
Flower Description | Very pale violet flowers, with 1-4 petals, and 6.5-8 cm. |