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Iris tectorum Maxim.

Wall iris · Iridaceae

Iris tectorum (also known as roof iris, Japanese roof iris and wall iris) is a plant species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Limniris.

IridaceaePerennial
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About Wall iris

Iris tectorum (also known as roof iris, Japanese roof iris and wall iris) is a plant species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus Limniris. It is a rhizomatous perennial. It is native of China, Korea and Burma, with lavender-blue, bluish-violet, purple-blue, blue-lilac or sky blue flowers. There is a white form as well. It is a compact plant and is cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions of the world.

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Growing & care

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Native rangeChina North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Qinghai, Tibet
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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