Iris wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Wright
Source:
iplants
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 321 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784053
Common Names
- Wilson's Iris
- Wilson's Flag
- Wilson's Blue Flag
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris wilsonii (also called Wilson's Iris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has large, white flowers and grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris wilsonii is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iris wilsonii has a blue flower with a yellow center and a black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris wilsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Iris wilsonii
Iris wilsonii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Iris wilsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris wilsonii?
Iris wilsonii
What is the natural habitat of Iris wilsonii?
Mountain meadows and grasslands of the Caucasus region
What is the flower color of Iris wilsonii?
Purple-blue
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-322590: Based on the initial data import
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.