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Species and other Iridaceae

	Lutescens Iris Height 10-40 cm (4 - 16") This is a short, sturdy iris that thrives on wind-swept heights. Mar-Apr. clear yellow; The leaves are flat and spear-shaped, but shorter than the flower stem; only about 30 cm long for the tallest plants. Habitat Pine woods and dry hillsides; open rocky areas.
	Reticulata Iris It is a low-growing bulbous iris that blooms in March to early April Striking purple 2.5" diameter flowers with gold crests and white streaks on the falls appear on naked stems (scapes) typically growing to 4" tall. Narrow, grass-like leaves elongate to 15" after bloom, but eventually disappear by late spring as the plants go dormant. Flowers have a sweet fragrance. The species name of reticulata is in reference to the netted or reticulate pattern on the dry bulbs. Also sometimes commonly called netted iris.

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