Iris mzchetica

Price: £5.00

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Family: Iridaceae
Main Season: Summer
Flower Colour: Yellow
Leaf Colour: Green
Foliage: Semi-Evergreen
Position: Sun
Soil Type: Good, moist, humus-rich
Height: 30cm to 45cm (12" to 18")
Peat Free? Yes
Hardiness Guide: RHS H7 minimum at least -20C
Pot Size: 9cm

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Recently named species from the Transcaucasus with yellow flowers to c. 40cm so far. Apparently related to I pseudacorus but much smaller. Hardy.

So far this species seems easy to grow in good soil in sun (or probably part shade) and makes a good clump but hasn't taken off madly! The pretty flowers are mid way between primrose and bright yellow.

Named in 2003 by Georgi Rodionenko. We originally received it labelled as Iris pseudacorus ssp mzchetica but it has now been accepted as a species on it's own.

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