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Iris I.D. help please

Garrickza
11 years ago

I bought a phormium from a nursery 2 years ago and this iris was growing in the bag with the flax. Its leaves are very similar (ie strap like) as well as its size. It is evergreen ,a robust,hardy plant and the flowers last about a week or two and it flowers about 6 times from Spring to late Autumn.

It produces seeds in the flower pods, which I have tried to germinate but have not been successfull yet.The flowers are amazingly beautifull. Can anyone help to identify it please. Thanks.

Comments (3)

  • Ivan21
    11 years ago

    Hey,

    I'm no expert but it seems to look like a Neomarica. I just saw today for the first time a picture of a similar flower at the blog of the american iris society.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Neomarica

  • hosenemesis
    11 years ago

    Nice. A free neomarica caerulea. Your iris will make new irises is you let the flowers touch the soil. They are called 'walking irises' or 'apostle plant' sometimes. The flowers get heavy and fall to the ground, then they send out roots. Once they are established, you can cut the rooted plant off of the parent and you have a perfect copy.
    Renee

  • Garrickza
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Thanks very much for identifying the iris for me guys,much appreciated.

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