Iris aucheri (Juno)
Iris aucheri is a unique species of Juno iris with beautiful blue and white flowers with yellow markings.
Description:
Iris aucheri is a unique species of Juno iris known as the Aucher-Eloy iris and hails from the Middle East. It has glossy, clasping, lance-shaped leaves and beautiful blue and white flowers with yellow markings. Each stem produces multiple flowers. Though the foliage is among the earliest to emerge, this species is the latest to bloom with a fragrance like violets. One of the easiest and hardiest Juno irises to grow in a sunny, well-drained border. Good drainage is important.
Common Name: Juno Iris - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Mountainous, rocky places.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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