(Iris lutescens) 'Crimean iris'
A short growing species that works nicly in the rock garden or as a pot subject with large showy flowers. The flowers are high arching, some what ball shaped with solid to marked beards. This seed produces a mix of colors from white to violet and typically dark to light plum and all yellow. Plants grow 5 to 10 inches tall and are spring blooming. Thin flat leaves with pointed ends, grow shorter than the flowering height.
Zones (4)5-9. Soak seed in a glass of hot water for three days, changing the water with fresh hot water every 24 hours. Lightly cover seeds and keep moist at room temps for 3 weeks. Place in fridge for six weeks (26-39F), then move to 65F. germination starts in one week and can last for many months. Will bloom the secound or third year after germination. An easy to grow Iris, not being fussy. Native to open pine woods and dry hill-sides to higher open rocky areas in the Western Mediterranean region.
7 seeds.
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