Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Rousseau
Source:
iplants
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Res., Sect. C, Bot. Sci. 28(C): 241 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783822
Common Names
- Iris sancti-cyri
- Sancti-Cyri Iris
- St. Cyr's Iris
Description
Iris sancti-cyri (also called St. Cyri's Iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iris sancti-cyri is used for ornamental purposes and is often used as a cut flower. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iris sancti-cyri is white or pale blue with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iris sancti-cyri is a rhizomatous perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be divided in the spring or fall, and can be propagated by seed in the spring.
Where to Find Iris sancti-cyri
Iris sancti-cyri is native to China and Japan, and is found in moist areas, such as along riverbanks and in wet forests. It can also be found in parts of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of China.
Iris sancti-cyri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris sancti-cyri?
Iris sancti-cyri
What is the natural habitat of Iris sancti-cyri?
Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe
What is the flower color of Iris sancti-cyri?
White, yellow, and pink
Species in the Iris genus
Iris acutiloba,
Iris adriatica,
Iris afghanica,
Iris aitchisonii,
Iris alberti,
Iris albomarginata,
Iris alexeenkoi,
Iris almaatensis,
Iris anguifuga,
Iris antilibanotica,
Iris aphylla,
Iris arenaria,
Iris assadiana,
Iris atrofusca,
Iris atropurpurea,
Iris aucheri,
Iris auranitica,
Iris baldshuanica,
Iris barbatula,
Iris barnumiae,
Iris basaltica,
Iris benacensis,
Iris bicapitata,
Iris binata,
Iris bismarckiana,
Iris bloudowii,
Iris boissieri,
Iris bostrensis,
Iris bracteata,
Iris brevicaulis,
Iris bucharica,
Iris bulleyana,
Iris bungei,
Iris cabulica,
Iris camillae,
Iris carterorum,
Iris cathayensis,
Iris caucasica,
Iris cedreti,
Iris chrysographes,
Iris chrysophylla,
Iris clarkei,
Iris colchica,
Iris collettii,
Iris confusa,
Iris cristata,
Iris crocea,
Iris cuniculiformis,
Iris curvifolia,
Iris cycloglossa,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,