Iris reticulata
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RETICULATA IRIS
Family: Iridaceae
Pronounced: EYE-riss reh-tik-yew-LAY-tah
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Caucasus, Turkey, Iraq, Iran.
Plant Group:
Bulbs.
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USDA zones: 5-8.
Mature size: Height: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm).
Flowering period: Late January to mid February.
Flowering attributes: Bluish-purple with a yellow central ridge; flowers have a violet scent.
Leaf attributes: Four sided leaf with a blue-green coloring.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Well drained neutral soil although mine grow in acidic soil contrary to recommended cultivation recommendations. A good plant for the rock garden.
Feeding: I top dress with manure and or compost in autumn.
Propagation Methods: Divide bulbs when dormant to increase stock. Also it is a good idea to divide bulbs when flower quality declines.
Rainy Side Notes
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Plant bulbs 3 inches deep with 3 inch spacing between bulbs.
Some of my plants come up through a Blue fescue (Festuca glauca) which then reminds me to trim the fescue back in order to see the iris and because it is an excellent time to trim the fescue.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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