Iris siberica

8 cm wide, purple flowers with intricately veined, yellow-based sepals. Insects attracted to this plant must crawl under the style and brush past a stigma and stamen, which helps facilitate pollination.

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Gary B

Lion

This is Iris siberica in its typical wild form. It occasionally escapes cultivation in North America. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the correction! Posted 6 years ago

The Siberian iris

"Iris sibirica", is a species in the genus "Iris". It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, from Europe and Central Asia. It has long green grass-like leaves, tall stem, 2–5 violet-blue, to blue, and occasionally white flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions

Species identified by Christine Young