Iris scariosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd. ex Link
Source:
iplants
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Gewächsk. 1(3): 71 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783832
Common Names
- Iris scariosa
- Scariosa Iris
- Scarious Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris scariosa (also called Scarious Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris scariosa is used for ornamental purposes and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris scariosa is a pale pink with a yellow blotch in the center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris scariosa is a rhizomatous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be divided in the spring or fall, and can be propagated by seed in the spring.
Where to Find Iris scariosa
Iris scariosa can be found in the southeastern United States.
Iris scariosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris scariosa?
Iris scariosa
What is the natural habitat of Iris scariosa?
Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe
What is the flower color of Iris scariosa?
White, yellow, and pink
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-322355: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.