Iris aucheri (Aucher-Eloy Iris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Iris |
| Species | aucheri |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Turkey, Syria and Iraq. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0 - 0.1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Bulbous herbaceous perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Narrow crowed leaves holding pale blue petaled flowers with a central yellow ridge. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
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