Iris fulva Ker-Gawl.
Fully-hardy rhizomatous, beardless Louisiana iris with slender, slightly zigzag stems bearing 4-6 copper- or orange-red flowers in late spring. To 80cm. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1812. [JD].
‘An unrecorded and singular species, differing from any known to us in the colour and inflexion of the corolla. Found spontaneous on the Banks of Misissippi, in low grounds not far from the town of New-Orleans. Introduced into this country in 1811, by Mr. Lyon, a very intelligent and industrious collector of North-American plants. Hardy. Blossoms in June. Seeds freely, and is easily propagated by dividing the rootstock.’ [BM t.1496/1812].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.231/1843].
Notes
Published Oct 30, 2009 - 05:08 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 05:31 PM
Iris fulva Ker-Gawl. | BM t.1496/1812 | BHL
| Family | Iridaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | North America |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Iris cuprea |
| Confidence level | high |