Iris spuria L. subsp. notha (Bieb.) Asch. & Grabn.
See Iris spuria L. ssp. spuria for a description of the type species. The flower spikes of notha bear up to 5, violet-blue blooms with yellow-striped falls. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Of Russian origin and according to Johnson’s Dictionary introduced to Britain in 1820.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.246/1843].
Notes
Published Nov 04, 2009 - 04:36 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 05:22 PM
Family | Iridaceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | Russia |
Synonyms |
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Common Name | |
Name in the Camden Park Record |
Iris notha |
Confidence level | high |