Iris germanica L. subsp. pallida (Lam.) O.Bolòs & Vigo var. pallida

See Iris germanica L. subsp. pallida (Lam.) O.Bolòs & Vigo for a description of the type.  With white flowers, ‘I. swertii is probably an approximate albino form or a hybrid.’  [Dykes]. 

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1819.  [JD].  OFG f.249/1854.  Redouté L pl.306/1802-15.

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [B.257/1843].

Notes

Published Nov 08, 2009 - 02:23 PM | Last updated Aug 05, 2011 - 03:36 PM

Illustrated is a white bearded iris with blue markings and a yellow beard. Redouté Les Liliacées pl.306, 1802-15.

Iris pallida Lam. ssp. pallida | Redouté L pl.306/1802-15 | BHL

 

More details about Iris germanica L. subsp. pallida (Lam.) O.Bolòs & Vigo var. pallida
Family Iridaceae
Category
Region of origin

Europe
Synonyms
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Iris Swertii

 
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