Iris unguicularis
(Algerian Winter Iris)

Family - Iridaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Northern Africa to South West Asia
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 30cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The Woodland Walk

Description: A clump-forming, Evergreen Perennial with tufty, Basal Leaves. Mid to dark green leaves are linear to strap-shaped. Beardless iris flowers are a pale shade of lavender. Each Bloom has three lower petals, each marked with a central yellow stripe and a white blotch with deep purple veining. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced from mid to late winter.

Synonym - Iris stylosa

Flower:

Beardless iris flowers are a pale shade of lavender, each bloom has three lower petals that are marked with a yellow stripe and deep purple veining against a white blotch in a pattern that is reminiscent of a fingerprint. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced in January and February.

Flower colour: Purple

Flower shape: Beardless Iris Flowers held singly

Flowering time: January, February

Foliage:

Mid to dark green leaves are linear to strap-shaped. The leaves are held at the base of the plant.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Linear to strap-shaped

Poison Information:

This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Division.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.