Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2405

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Iridaceae

Family ja: アヤメ

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Description en: Genus of 9 species of small, cormous perennials occurring in garigue, grassy pastures, and stony slopes in South Africa and from the Mediterranean to Pakistan. In spring, they bear narrow, channelled, basal leaves and a succession of small, short-lived, iris-like flowers, each with 3 large, pendent outer petals and 3 usually smaller inner petals. Plant on a warm, sunny bank or by a warm wall. In wet, frost-prone areas, grow in an alpine house or bulb frame.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, and overwinter seedlings in frost-free conditions. Remove offsets in summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41