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Iridaceae
Dutch Iris
Iris × hollandica
Faith and wisdom.
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Iris
- Native to
- Hybrid origin (Mediterranean species)
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- bulb
- Height
- 1.5-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy loam
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Dutch iris was developed in the early 1900s by Dutch hybridizers crossing Spanish, North African, and Portuguese iris species.
- The iris is named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who served as a messenger between gods and humans.
- Dutch iris is the most popular iris for the cut flower industry, with billions of stems sold worldwide annually.
- The fleur-de-lis symbol, based on the iris flower, has been a symbol of French royalty since the 12th century.
- Unlike bearded irises that grow from rhizomes, Dutch irises grow from true bulbs that can be forced for winter blooming.
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