Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexagona
ID:
784102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
iplants

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 66 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783435



Common Names

  • Iris hexagona
  • Hexagonal Iris
  • Hexagona Iris


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Description

Iris hexagona (also called 'Hexagonal Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist soils, such as wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Iris hexagona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iris hexagona 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 hexagona 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 hexagona

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

Iris hexagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris hexagona?

Iris hexagona

What is the common name of Iris hexagona?

Hexagonal Iris

What type of soil does Iris hexagona prefer?

Iris hexagona 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321934: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.