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Re: Hyb: Seedling (Lexicon)

Ellen,
Two of the definitive characteristics of the JI flower are a clear yellow signal and absolutely no haft marks. This iris fails on both counts. Another distinguishing characteristic of JI's is the midrib and longitudinal ridges in the foliage. Once again, from the photo, you can see that they are completely missing.
When Japanese irises became popular in the country, it was due in no small part to those flower characteristics. Bearded iris breeders have worked diligently since then to remove haft marks.
I would be curious as to the color of the pollen--I. ensata pollen is always bright yellow. I work much less with Siberian irises, but I've never seen Siberian pollen that is bright yellow.
The clear yellow signal is what I patiently wait for every year as I tolerate other bearded and beardless irises that simply do not compare. When my early species seedlings from Russia bloom (that was over a month ago), I know that my time of year has arrived. I've attached a photo of that seedling for your comparison.
With some Siberian breeders putting so much emphasis on "modern form" these days, I can see where you would think this flower has JI characteristics, but if you go back to some of the Siberians that were introduced 20 to 40 years ago, I think you could make a similar observation.
Back to the garden.
Dennis
 

 
 
Maybe it is just me but I really think that this iris looks like a JI which might be the reason that the difference is striking when planting next to the Siberians.
 
Ellen
 
Hensler <hensler@povn.net> wrote:
 
These images may show Lexicon's features a bit better. She's lined out next to the Siberians this year and the difference is striking.
 


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