Iris halophila var. sogdiana

Iris halophila var. sogdiana

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | India | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Iridaceae
Genus:
Iris
Species:
Iris halophila var. sogdiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuation outdoor winter temperatures including freezing for 3 months. Gradually increase light and temperature in the spring. * 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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society