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. |