Re: what is this?

 

Sure, it is NOT Iris typhifolia!
By the protologue the leaf width of Iris typhifolia should not exceed 2 mm (1/12 inch) but all the clones of "Iris typhifolia" existing in culture have more large leaves. So I'm thinking Iris thyphifolia is not "good" species.
However, early blooming "siberian" irises are not uncommon in the South of East Siberia. In the Russian tradition all they called now Iris sanguinea.
 
Yuri
in Moscow
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: j*@kc.rr.com
To: i*@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:44 AM
Subject: Re: [iris-species] what is this?

 

On May 2, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Dennis Kramb wrote:

This guy was also blooming in my prairie bed. Is it a Siberian?? Should those be blooming now???? I'm confused.

(Definitely the worst photos I've ever posted on here. Sorry.)

I. typhafolia is past peak bloom here. I was hoping to take one to the iris show this Saturday but it won't last that long..

And, yes, I have to agree.

Jim

Jim Murrain
8871 NW Brostrom Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Zone 5b/6a

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