Iris lazica
(Lazistan Iris)
Family - Iridaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - northern Turkey, Black Sea area
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 30cm
Width - 30cm or more
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A clump-forming Perennial with Evergreen foliage. Long, mid to dark green leaves are strap-shaped and arching. The shorter flowering stems are often nestled amongst the foliage. Beardless iris flowers have lavender-blue petals, the Falls are white at the base, marked with darker lavender stripes and have a central golden-yellow stripe. The Blooms are held singly atop short, upright stems and are produced from mid to late winter.
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Synonym - Iris unguicularis var. lazica
Flower:
Beardless Iris flowers have upright lavender-blue standards, the falls are white at the base and marked with deeper lavender stripes and a bold central golden yellow stripe. The flowers are held singly atop sturdy, short upright stems and are produced from January through February. The blooms have no fragrance.
Flower colour: Lavender
Flower shape: Beardless Iris flowers held singly
Flowering time: January, February
Foliage:
Smooth mid to dark green leaves are strap-shaped. The long, arching leaves are held at the base of the plant.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped
Propagation:
Division, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.