Iris susiana

Common names: Chalcedonian Iris

Genus: Iris

Species: Iris susiana

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Iris

Modern Species: Iris susiana

Modern Family: Iridaceae Subfamily Iridoideae Tribe Irideae

Plant Type: perennial

Season: "latter end of May or beginning of June" Curtis recommends a greenhouse or hot-bed for the winter.

Native Region: Persia

Artist: J. Sowerby