Iris lutescens
Species of flowering plant
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Iris lutescens, the Crimean iris[3] or dwarf iris, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the genus Iris. It is native to North East Spain, Southern France and Italy. It is found on rocky or sandy hillsides or in woodlands.[2]
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| Iris lutescens | |
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| Yellow form | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Iris |
| Section: | Iris sect. Iris |
| Species: | I. lutescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Iris lutescens | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Iris chamaeiris | |
It grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall, with broad leaves (about 2.5 cm (0.98 in) wide),[2] producing yellow or violet flowers in spring (March–April). It prefers full sun, a slightly acid soil, and dry conditions during its dormant period in the summer. It is very hardy, down to −20 °C (−4 °F) or less.[4]
This plant is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
