Iris zenaidae


Botanical Information

FamilyIridaceae
GenusIris
Specieszenaidae
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginWestern Asia

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height10 - 15 cm
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, December

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA Juno iris.
PropagationPropagate from young bulbs, which should be separated with care, or from seed, although cross-pollination is necessary as the species is self-sterile.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a free-draining, deep soil.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are channelled in one plane.
Flower DescriptionBrightly coloured flowers with large falls and very small standards.

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