[pbs] Another Mystery Bulb

James Waddick jwaddick at kc.rr.com
Mon May 19 10:21:34 EDT 2003


>A new picture of an Iris seen in last week in bloom by Jana Ulmer 
>needs identification. It is gorgeous:
>http://www.ibiblio.org/pbs/pbswiki/files/Iris-mystery.jpg
>
>Mary Sue

Dear Jana/Mary Sue and all;
	So common in China that it's common name is simply  "Iris". 
This is a typical Iris tectorum. Although commonly known in the US as 
Japanese Roof Iris, it is neither native to Japan or typically found 
on roofs.

	It is a crested Iris (Lophiris) easy from seed and also 
available in a lovely white form. Widely adaptable and may grow in 
shade and sun in a variety of climates. In bloom ere now, too.

	Best		Jim W.

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