IRIS reticulata

IRIS reticulata Winter Flowering Iris Species form.  Violet blue flowers with a yellow and white blotch.  Taller than many hybrids.  Flowering early February / March. Hight 17cm.  Sun or part shade.  Any well drained soil. Iris reticulata is native to Iran and Iraq where it grows in alpine meadows and open scrubby woodland. It will grow in any soil and is happy in both full sun or part shade. It is ideal in stone sinks, raised beds or pots on windowsills, where its exquisitely shaped flowers can be admired close up. Looks best planted in large groups. Top dress with bonemeal each autumn. For more Iris and information please visit our Iris Page