Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartwegii
ID:
784084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 6: 323 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783417



Common Names

  • Iris hartwegii
  • Hartweg's Iris
  • Mexican Iris


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Description

Iris hartwegii (also called 'Hartweg's Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in moist soils, such as wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Iris hartwegii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as an ingredient in some perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris hartwegii has white to pale blue flowers with yellow and purple veins. The seeds are small and glossy and the seedlings are slender and have a long, pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris hartwegii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed in autumn.

Where to Find Iris hartwegii

Iris hartwegii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky hillsides and woodlands.

Iris hartwegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris hartwegii?

Iris hartwegii

What is the common name of Iris hartwegii?

Hartweg's Iris

What type of soil does Iris hartwegii prefer?

Iris hartwegii prefers moist, well-drained soil

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,

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