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Iris ruthenica Nana
irruna-E/6/21
Type: Evergreen perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Flower Colour: Purple
Flowering Season: Spring
Size: 17.5 cms to 30 cms high
Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Moist, well drained soil
Preferred Aspect: Full sun
Additional Feature: Evergreen foliage
Pot Size: 9 cm square
£4.50
A robust but very dwarf evergreen perennial with rich green spear shaped leaves held very much erect. Each leaf arises from a swollen horizontal rhizome in mid spring. This species reaches a height of around 20 cms in height.
Flowers are held on short stems, each bearing one or two flowers and lasting for several weeks each. Colour is a rich deep purple with a white or yellowish honey mark.
Easy in a moist but well drained soil and ideal proportions for a trough or sink garden.