Iris persica

Common names: Persian Iris, Persian Flower-de-luce, Flag, Sword Lily, Iris

Genus: Iris

Species: Iris persica

Class: Triandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Iris

Modern Species: Iris persica

Modern Family: Iridaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: variable green-blue, silver, yellow, brown

Season: winter spring

Native Region: S & SE Turkey, N Syria, NE Iraq -ZONE-north temperate zones

Artist: J. Sowerby