Family | IRIDACEAE |
Genus species | Iris leptorrhiza (Vved.) Vved. |
Synonyms | Juno leptorrhiza Vved. |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Description | corms ca. 1cm, stems undistinct, leaves 3-4, approximate, ensiform, on margins scabrous, flowers solitary, 4cm, perianth tube ca. 4cm, outer tepals obovate, emarginate |
Size | 5-15cm |
Color | whitish |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuberous perennial |
Cultivation | alpine house |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C division of resting tubers |
Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Middle Asia (Tadzhikistan) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | IRIDACEAE
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