Iris lutescens Lam.
Very variable, hardy, rhizomatous, dwarf bearded iris with nearly straight leaves and erect, branched stems bearing 1 or 2 violet, yellow, bicoloured or, rarely white flowers with yellow beards, in spring. To 30cm. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1748. [JD]. ‘According to Lamarck, this species of Iris is native of hilly, stony places in France and Germany.’ [BM t.2861/1828].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.243/1843].
Notes
Iris lutescens Guss. (1821) = Iris pseudo-pumila Tineo
Iris lutescens Spruner ex Nyman (1878 or later) = Iris pumila L. which see.
Iris lutescens Spreng. probably = Iris pumila L.
Published Nov 04, 2009 - 03:21 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 05:23 PM
Iris lutescens Lam. | BM t.2861/1828 | BHL
| Family | Iridaceae |
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| Region of origin | Southern Europe |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Iris lutescens |
| Confidence level | high |