Status:
valid
Authors:
Micheli
Source:
iplants
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) 67: 398 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783260
Common Names
- Delavayi Iris
- Delavayi Flag
- Delavayi Siberian Iris
Description
Iris delavayi (also called 'Delavay's Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and slopes at elevations of 1,000 to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Iris delavayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris delavayi has small, yellow flowers with yellow-green veins and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Iris delavayi: Plant the rhizomes in the fall or spring, in a sunny, well-drained location. Plant the rhizomes 2-3 inches deep and 12-18 inches apart. Water the rhizomes after planting and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagate Iris delavayi by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Iris delavayi
Iris delavayi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.
Iris delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris delavayi?
Iris delavayi
What is the common name of Iris delavayi?
Delavay's Iris
What is the family of Iris delavayi?
Iridaceae
Species in the Iris genus
Iris acutiloba,
Iris adriatica,
Iris afghanica,
Iris aitchisonii,
Iris alberti,
Iris albomarginata,
Iris alexeenkoi,
Iris almaatensis,
Iris anguifuga,
Iris antilibanotica,
Iris aphylla,
Iris arenaria,
Iris assadiana,
Iris atrofusca,
Iris atropurpurea,
Iris aucheri,
Iris auranitica,
Iris baldshuanica,
Iris barbatula,
Iris barnumiae,
Iris basaltica,
Iris benacensis,
Iris bicapitata,
Iris binata,
Iris bismarckiana,
Iris bloudowii,
Iris boissieri,
Iris bostrensis,
Iris bracteata,
Iris brevicaulis,
Iris bucharica,
Iris bulleyana,
Iris bungei,
Iris cabulica,
Iris camillae,
Iris carterorum,
Iris cathayensis,
Iris caucasica,
Iris cedreti,
Iris chrysographes,
Iris chrysophylla,
Iris clarkei,
Iris colchica,
Iris collettii,
Iris confusa,
Iris cristata,
Iris crocea,
Iris cuniculiformis,
Iris curvifolia,
Iris cycloglossa,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,