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| Name of plant |
Iris sibirica |
| Family |
Iridaceae |
| Common names |
Siberian Iris |
| Area of garden where plant is found |
Wild garden, Broadwalk, Double walled garden and Bog garden |
| Description: |
This Iris is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 50-120 cm in height. The leaves are a glaucous green, narrow and tough. They are blade-shaped, 40-80 cm long and 2-4 cm broad. The flowers are borne in late spring or early summer on unbranched or sparsely-branched stems held above the leaves, each flower 4-7 cm diameter, mid- to purple-blue, often with a paler whitish or yellowish centre. |
Distribution, habitat and conservation status
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Asia (temperate) and Europe |
| Derivation of name |
It was found in Siberia |
| History of plant |
Dutch master paintings illustrate paintings over many centuries including Irises. They have no doubt been a popular plant and will continue to be so. |
| Growing instructions |
Full sun or partial shade with moist and rich soil. They will tolerate poor soil once established. |
| References and sources of further information |
It is endangered in Korea and is found only on 7 sites.
http://www.eastendcommunity.com
http://www.ars-grin.gov
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