| Iris reticulata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Hermodactyloides |
| Section: | Iris sect. Reticulatae |
| Species: | I. reticulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Iris reticulata M.Bieb. | |
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Iris reticulata, the netted iris or golden netted iris, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native from eastern Turkey to Iran, but cultivated widely in temperate regions. The reticulata group of irises is characterised by a fibrous net surrounding the bulb. They are small plants to 15 centimetres (5.9 in), with tubular, sharply-pointed, ribbed leaves, and flowers of yellow, blue or purple with an orange blaze on the falls, appearing in early spring. They are hardy, but prefer a well-drained sunny position in soil which dries out in summer; they are therefore suitable for a rock or gravel garden.
The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
- 'George' (purple)
- 'Katharine Hodgkin' (pale blue)
- 'Pixie' (deep blue)
There is a known variety called Iris reticulata var. bakeriana (also known as Iris bakeriana).
References
- "Iris reticulata M.Bieb. is an accepted name". theplantlist.org (The Plant List). 23 March 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- Rudy J. Favretti and Joy P. Favretti Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Buildings: A Handbook for Reproducing and creating authentic landscape settings, p. 145, at Google Books
- "Iris reticulata M.Bieb. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science".
- RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
- "Iris 'George'". RHS. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- "Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'". RHS. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "Iris 'Pixie'". RHS. Retrieved 8 June 2020.