Widow Iris. Intro: 1597. Origin: Southern Europe, North Africa, Israel and Turkey. The long and square leaves appear very early. The fragrant flowers are quite special: the ascending portion of the flower (the standard) is yellowish green while the drooping part (lip) is very dark purple with a cream stripe. Naturalises well on a warm spot in well-drained, sandy soil.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Sun or dappels shade
Color
green-yellow/ purple
Bulb size
I.
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
5
Height in cm.
25-30
Flowering time in the months
5
. Available to order from July 2025
Widow Iris. Intro: 1597. Origin: Southern Europe, North Africa, Israel and Turkey. The long and square leaves appear very early. The fragrant flowers are quite special: the ascending portion of the flower (the standard) is yellowish green while the drooping part (lip) is very dark purple with a cream stripe. Naturalises well on a warm spot in well-drained, sandy soil.