|
}} ''Iris xiphium'', commonly known as the Spanish Iris, is an iris native to Spain and Portugal. It has also been found in Corsica, South West France, southern Italy, Algeria and Tunisa.〔 This species is also known as the Small Bulbous-rooted Iris. It was first illustrated in 'Flowers of the Mediterranean' in 1965.〔James Cullen, Sabina G. Knees, H. Suzanne Cubey (Editors) 〕 It is bulbous and bears blue, violet, white or yellow flowers,〔Christopher Brickell 〕 though they are not so large as those of ''I. xiphiodes''. They are around 6cm wide. The plant can reach up to 80cm,〔 It typically flowers in May and June, but not always. The greyish-green leaves emerge in autumn, they grow between 20-70cm tall.〔 The leaves die after the flowers fade.〔Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden 〕 The Spanish Iris is favoured by florists for its striking colour combinations. This species has several varieties popular in horticulture, among them var. ''lusitanica'' whose flowers are yellow all over. It is among the hardier bulbous irises, and can be grown in northern Europe. But not in North America. Where the frosts would damage the autumn foliage. It requires to be planted in thoroughly drained beds in very light open soil, moderately enriched, and should have a rather sheltered position.〔Benjamin Yoe Morrison 〕 == Hybrids == A popular hybrid (''Iris tingitana'' × ''Iris xiphium'') is known as Dutch Iris or ''Iris'' × ''hollandica''.〔(Uniprot: Iris hollandica )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Iris xiphium」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|