Iris robusta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.S.Anderson
Source:
iplants
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 15: 304 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783799
Common Names
- Iris robusta
- Robusta Iris
- Robust Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iris robusta (also called robust iris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky areas, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a rhizomatous root system, and its leaves are long and narrow. Its flowers are typically blue or purple, and have three petals and three sepals.
Uses & Benefits
Iris robusta 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 robusta is white or pale blue with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iris robusta is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Iris robusta
Iris robusta 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 robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iris robusta?
Iris robusta
What is the common name of Iris robusta?
Robusta Iris
What is the natural habitat of Iris robusta?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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,
References
IPNI record: 1211399-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001419264
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322314: Based on the initial data import
Edgar Anderson (1897-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Anderson' in the authors string.