Iris bucharica

("Juno iris / Corn leaf iris / Horned iris")

Iris bucharica

A delightefully scented species with unusual bicolored flowers and distinctively placed leaves along its flower stalk. Good soil drainage is required. They grow on alkaline so add some limestone after planting. Warm dry Summers are needed to prevent the fleshy roots from rotting away..

What You Need To Know Before You Plant:

When Will This Flower Bloom?

Mid Spring

When Should I Buy and Plant These Bulbs?

Fall

What Kind of Light Does This Bulb Prefer?

Full sun

What Color Will the Flower Be?

White with golden yellow

How Far Apart Should I Plant These Bulbs?

4 in / 10 cm

How Deep Should I Dig?

4 in / 10 cm

How Tall Will It Grow?

16-18 in / 40-45 cm

Recommended Number of Bulbs Per Square Foot?

5

Is It Deer/Critter Resistant?

Yes

How Can I Best Use It in My Landscaping?

In flower beds, borders and as cutflowers.

Other Popular Varieties

Species only.

About the Family

Iris Family

Iris is a genus of more than 250 species of flowering plants with showy flowers. It takes its name from the Greek word for rainbow referring to the wide variety of flower colors found among the various species. The two main basic types of iris are the bulbous ones (which we describe here) and the rhizomatous ones which are considered perennials (the most familiar being Iris germanica and Iris sibirica).

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