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Iris dichotoma

Botanical Name: Iris dichotoma (added by D. Kramb, 01-NOV-03)


Botanical Synonyms:

Pardanthopsis dichotoma (D. Kramb, 17-SEP-04)


Classification:

N/A


Common Names:

Vesper iris (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Chromosome Count:

2n=32 (Christy Hensler, 22-MAY-09)


General Description:

Multiple small blooms on well branched stems appear in late summer. (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Distinguishing Features:

Nocturnal. Spent blooms twist into a corkscrew shape (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Preferred Habitat:

Well drained average soil with average moisture in full sun. (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Hardiness:

At least 3-6 (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Native Range:

N/A


Status in the Wild:

N/A


Commercial Availability:

Specialty (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Sources Cited:

SIGNA seed exchange, The Rock Garden (C. Hensler, 13-NOV-03 )


Additional Comments:

N/A

Where to buy it:


Lazy S's Farm Nursery
www.lazyssfarm.com



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