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. |
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