 |
See Whats New!!* |
You are here: Iris Wiki>Spec Web>SpeciesIrises>SpecHistrioAintabensis (25 Feb 2026, TerryLaurin)Edit Attach
■ (SPEC) Iris histrio var. aintabensis Bak.
1932, Baker
'Aintabensis' (George Percival Baker, 1932, Gaziantep, S. Turkey). Subgenus Hermodactyloides._Reticulata Group; 3" (8 cm), Light blue self, often deeper blue than typical form; variety distinguished by the "rice grain" bulblets it forms at the base of the bulb. Hocker 1932; 1936; [Iris histrio var. _aintabensis G. P. Baker].
See below: - * References
- * Culture
References
| Awaiting original catalog description |
Culture
Culture of Reticulata Group Irises
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
|---|
| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.
Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- BobPries - 2009-12-11
| I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 jpg |
Iris-histrio-subsp.-aintabensis-11.jpg | manage | 103 K | 21 Jan 2015 - 13:34 | BobPries | Ken Walker photo |
| jpg |
Iris-histrio-subsp.-aintabensis-21.jpg | manage | 76 K | 21 Jan 2015 - 13:35 | BobPries | Ken Walker photo |
| jpg |
Iris-histrio-subsp.-aintabensis-Taggart.jpg | manage | 105 K | 21 Jan 2015 - 13:36 | BobPries | Peter Taggart photo |
| jpg |
Iris-histrio-subsp.-aintabensis-Zera.jpg | manage | 119 K | 21 Jan 2015 - 13:36 | BobPries | Sean Zera photo |
| jpg |
Iris-histrio-subsp.-aintabensis-Zera2.jpg | manage | 162 K | 21 Jan 2015 - 13:37 | BobPries | Sean Zera photo |
 JPG |
aintabensis9.JPG | manage | 90 K | 25 Feb 2026 - 20:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo by John Lonsdale-Edgewood- The Lonsdale Garden |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis9.JPG | manage | 128 K | 17 Apr 2025 - 12:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis90.JPG | manage | 96 K | 17 Apr 2025 - 12:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis91.JPG | manage | 140 K | 17 Apr 2025 - 12:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis92.JPG | manage | 115 K | 17 Apr 2025 - 12:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis93.JPG | manage | 138 K | 23 Jun 2025 - 01:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis94.JPG | manage | 146 K | 23 Jun 2025 - 01:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
| JPG |
histrioaintabensis95.JPG | manage | 136 K | 23 Jun 2025 - 01:05 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland |
Edit | Attach | Print version | History: r10 < r9 < r8 < r7 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r10 - 25 Feb 2026, TerryLaurin
________________________________
Administration
Ab
Copyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors. Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback