Iris thompsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Foster
Source:
iplants
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 38: 199 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783960
Common Names
- Iris thompsonii
- Thompson's Iris
- Thompson's Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris thompsonii (also called Thompson's Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces a showy flower with three petals and three sepals in shades of blue, purple, and white. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams and is often found in wetland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Iris thompsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris thompsonii is a deep blue-violet with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, round capsule with a hard, dark brown outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris thompsonii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Iris thompsonii
Iris thompsonii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Iris thompsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris thompsonii?
Iris thompsonii
What is the common name of Iris thompsonii?
Thompson's Iris
Where does Iris thompsonii grow?
Iris thompsonii is native to the western United States and Canada.
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
IPNI record: 1208812-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419229
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322488: Based on the initial data import
Robert Crichton Foster (1904-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Foster' in the authors string.