Iris × germanica

Iris × germanica

"Iris" × "germanica" is the accepted name for a species of flowering plants in the family "Iridaceae" commonly known as the bearded iris or the German bearded iris. It is one of a group of hybrid origin.: 87  Varieties include "I." × "g." var. "florentina".
Iris × germanica, bearded iris, German bearded iris. In Germany commonly know as Iris, this plant was one of many decorations in the Kuroark Bad Homburg in May 2015. Geotagged,Germany,Iris × germanica,Spring

Appearance

"Iris" × "germanica" grows up to 120 cm high and 30 cm wide. The roots can go up to 10 cm deep and it is a rhizomatous perennial that blooms mid to late spring. Hundreds of cultivars exist representing nearly every colour from jet black to sparkling whites and red. Some cultivars are known to re-bloom in the autumn.
Iris × germanica Abdij Marienlof. Belgium,Geotagged,Iris × germanica,Spring

Distribution

"Iris" × "germanica" is thought to be originated in Mediterranean Europe.

Habitat

"Iris" × "germanica" is thought to be originated in Mediterranean Europe.

Cultural

In Iran and Kashmir, "Iris kashmiriana" and "Iris" × "germanica" are most commonly grown on Muslim grave yards.

It has frequently been painted including 'Irises' and 'Irises' both by Vincent van Gogh in 1890.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyIridaceae
GenusIris
SpeciesI. × germanica
Photographed in
Belgium
Germany