Iris ser. Spuriae

Iris ser. Spuriae
Iris graminea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: I. subg. Limniris
Series: I. ser. Spuriae

Iris series Spuriae are a series of the genus Iris, in Iris subg. Limniris. They are sometimes commonly known as butterfly irises.[1][2]

The series was first classified by Diels in Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (Edited by H. G. A. Engler and K. Prantl) in 1930. It was further expanded by Lawrence in Gentes Herb (written in dutch) in 1953.[3][4][5][6]

All species in the series, have woody rhizomes and wiry looking roots. They have narrow upright, deciduous leaves. They produce clusters of flowers on unbranched stems, but can have branches but they are so close together, they still look like clusters.[7] The flowers are similar in form to Dutch Irises,[1][8] having narrow petals. The flowers have 3 nectar drops at the base of the falls.[7] The flowers can be used for cutting.[1][8] The flowers are also attractive to bees.[1]

They also have seedpods, with 3 pairs of ridges along the pod lengths.[7]

They tolerate a wide range of conditions (sun or semi-shade, wet or dry).[1][8] They even tolerate clay or sandy soils.[1]

They were first hybridized in the late 19th century. Michael Foster bred Iris monnieri and Iris spuria, to create Iris 'Monspur'.[1]

Includes;

Hybrids

Many hybrids have developed over the years. Including several that have gained the RHS's Award of Garden Merit (RHS AGM);

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Austin, Claire. "Irises A Garden Encyclopedia" (pdf). worldtracker.org. p. 264. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. Diana Beresford-Kroeger Garden for Life: The Natural Approach to Designing, Planting, and Maintaining a North Temperate Garden&pg=PA93 XFJ2OnvqAacC, p. 93, at Google Books
  3. James Cullen, Sabina G. Knees, H. Suzanne Cubey (Editors) The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants: A Manual for the Identification, p. 647, at Google Books
  4. "Iridaceae Iris subsect. Spuriae Diels". ipni.org. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  5. "Series Spuriae (Diels)Lawrence". irises.org (American Iris Society). 9 November 2009. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  6. "Summary of the Genus Iris" (pdf). pacificbulbsociety.org. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 Stebbings, Geoff (1997). The Gardener's Guide to Growing Irises. Newton Abbot: David and Charles. p. 56. ISBN 0715305395.
  8. 1 2 3 Cassidy, George E.; Linnegar, Sidney (1987). Growing Irises (Revised ed.). Bromley: Christopher Helm. p. 140. ISBN 0-88192-089-4.
  9. "Iris 'Belise' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  10. "Iris 'Destination' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  11. "Iris 'Kitt Peak' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  12. "Iris 'Love for Leila' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  13. "Iris 'Sunrise in Sonora' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  14. "Iris 'Wyoming Cowboys' (Spuria)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2015.

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