Iris bucharica (Juno)
Iris bucharica is a unique bicoloured white and yellow iris with glossy foliage. Very hardy.
Description:
Iris bucharica is a unique species of Juno or Bukhara iris with glossy, clasping, lance-shaped leaves and beautiful bicoloured flowers with creamy white standards and yellow falls. Each stem produces up to seven fragrant flowers in spring. One of the easiest 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: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
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: Pebble beds and gravely or grassy slopes of the lower mountain zones of Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 5000-6000 feet.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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