| |
Iris setosa, the Arctic Iris, is native to the northern
parts of North American and into Asia. It is a perennial
growing to 0.6 meter by 1 meter.
The flowers are consisting of 3 sepals and 3 petals. The
blue flowers have darker veins. They are borned on a
small erect stem, about 18 inches high. It is in flower
in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The flowers are
hermaphrodite, have both male and female organs. The
plant is self-fertile.
Smooth-textured green leaves, 30 to 60 cm high, and 1.5
to 2.5 cm wide. The plant spreads by means of its
modified stems, rhizomes, which are located below the
soil surface.
Hardiness zones 2-8, (-43°C/-45°F, -10°C/15°F) in
Winter. Requires a cold dormant period in Winter, does
not do well in warm climates. The plant prefers light
sandy and medium loamy well-drained soils. The plant
prefers acid and neutral soils. It requires moist or wet
soil and dislikes dry soils. It can grow in semi-shade or
no shade.
|
|