(SPEC) Iris macrosiphon Torrey
1857, Botanical author Torrey
Iris macrosiphon Torrey. (
John Torrey, 1857, California and Oregon); CA,
(Series Californicae) ; 6-10" (15-25 cm); Flowers, usually two, with a wide color range, from deep indigo-blue, through lavender and purple, to cream, white and yellow; Stems short to stemless but with a long perianth tube, up to 3", bowl-shaped at the top; Long , narrow, closed spathes; Descr. Bot Coll. 144. (in Pac. Rail. Rep. 4: 1857);Van T. 1900; Grull. 1907; Dykes, The Genus Iris tab. 12. 1913, illustrated in color; syn. Tube Iris. Iris californica Leicht.; Iris chrysophylla Howell; Iris douglasiana Torrey. Fragrant.
This species is polymorphic with quite variable flower colors and shapes.
Iris macrosiphon Torrey
- var macrosiphon Eastwood
- var elata Eastwood
Cultivars of Iris macrosiphon include 'Elata'
Iris macrosiphon crosses;
'Greenbriar Contrast', 'Headliner', 'Loyola', 'Pink Ink', 'Pearly Gates', 'Presto', 'Wahkeena'
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