Iris pseudacorus L.
Fully-hardy, vigorous, beardless iris with branched stems bearing 4-12 yellow flowers with brown or violet markings. To 1.5m. [RHSE, Hortus]. A useful water-margin plant.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘There does not seem to be sufficient difference between this plant [Iris pseudacorus pallida flava, the Pale Yellow Water Iris] and our common Iris Pseud-Acorus to constitute a distinct species, yet there is somethig that pervades the whole aspect not quite agreeing with our native species; nor does it require so wet a soil.
Is said to have been imported from Carolina by the late Mr. Lyons; yet we do not find it recorded as an American species.’ [BM t.2239/1821]. Hortus, however, records it from eastern North America.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.251/1843].
Notes
Published Nov 05, 2009 - 04:52 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 05:21 PM
Iris pseudacorus L. | BM t.2239/1821 as Iris pseudacorus pallida flava | BHL
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe, Middle East, North Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Yellow flag, Yellow water flag |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Iris pseud-acorus |
| Confidence level | high |