"German" Iris
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  • Subject: "German" Iris
  • From: B* J* <j*@mts.net>
  • Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:31:05 -0500
Can anyone tell me how all bearded iris became generically called "German" iris? And further, why many non-iris specific commercial sites refer to all bearded iris no matter what the classification as "German" bearded iris? An example from a sale flyer I received recently: 

Iris germanica "Fireplace Embers" (SDB)
Iris germanica " Tanzanian Tangerine" (TB)
I speak to garden clubs and make public presentations on iris throughout my region and this question is asked over and over again by participants. I fear my explanation is less than adequate so I thought I'd ask the question here. 

All input would be appreciated.

BJ in SW MB, Canadian Prairies, Zone 3ish

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