Iris clarkei
Iris clarkei
- Native to:
- China | India | Myanmar | Nepal
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Iridaceae
- Genus:
- Iris
- Species:
- Iris clarkei
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4°C for 3 weeks, then place at 20°C. Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * sow fresh or soak old seed; prechill 4 weeks or place outdoors over winter and bring indoors once germinated to avoid temperature shock; transplant at 4 leaves