Iris reticulata

Iris reticulata, the netted iris or golden netted iris,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Russia, the Caucasus, and northern Iran, but cultivated widely in temperate regions. The reticulata group of irises is characterised by a fibrous net surrounding the bulb. They are small plants to 15 centimetres (5.9 in), with tubular, sharply-pointed, ribbed leaves, and flowers of yellow, blue or purple with an orange blaze on the falls, appearing in early spring. They are hardy, but prefer a well-drained sunny position in soil which dries out in summer; they are therefore suitable for a rock or gravel garden.[3]

Iris reticulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Iris
Subgenus: Iris subg. Hermodactyloides
Section: Iris sect. Reticulatae
Species:
I. reticulata
Binomial name
Iris reticulata
Synonyms[1]
  • Iridodictyum hyrcanum (Woronow ex Grossh.) Rodion. [Invalid]
  • Iridodictyum reticulatum (M.Bieb.) Rodion.
  • Iris histrio var. atropurpurea (Dykes) Dykes
  • Iris hyrcana Woronow ex Grossh.
  • Iris reticulata var. atropurpurea Dykes
  • Iris reticulata var. cyanea Regel
  • Iris reticulata var. krelagei Regel
  • Iris reticulata var. reticulata (none known)
  • Neubeckia reticulata (M.Bieb.) Alef.
  • Xiphion krelagii (Regel) Klatt
  • Xiphion reticulatum (M.Bieb.) Klatt

The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:

  • 'George'[4] (purple)
  • 'Katharine Hodgkin'[5] (pale blue)
  • 'Pixie'[6] (deep blue)

There is a known variety called Iris reticulata var. bakeriana (also known as Iris bakeriana).

References
  1. "Iris reticulata M.Bieb. is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  2. Rudy J. Favretti and Joy P. Favretti Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings: A Handbook for Reproducing and creating authentic landscape settings, p. 145, at Google Books
  3. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
  4. "Iris 'George'". RHS. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. "Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'". RHS. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  6. "Iris 'Pixie'". RHS. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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