Iris ser. Californicae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iris ser. Californicae |
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| Iris chrysophylla | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Iris |
| Subgenus: | Iris subg. Limniris |
| Section: | Iris sect. Limniris |
| Series: | Iris ser. Californicae (Diels) Lawrence |
Iris series Californicae are a group of beautiful flowers. They belong to the Iris family. People often call them Pacific Coast Iris (PCI). They are also known as Pacific Coast Natives (PCN).
These irises were first studied by a scientist named Diels in 1930. Another scientist, Lawrence, added more information in 1953.
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What They Look Like
These plants have thin, wiry roots. They also have special underground stems called rhizomes. Their leaves are long and narrow. They stay green all year. The leaves feel leathery and are a deep green color.
The plants grow flower stems that do not branch. Each stem usually has two or three flowers. These irises grow quickly. They form large clumps with many stems.
Where They Grow and How to Care for Them
Pacific Coast Irises love acid soils. However, one type, Iris douglasiana, prefers alkaline soils. In nature, you can find them on slopes. These slopes have good drainage. They often grow at the edge of forests.
These plants do not like their roots to be moved. This can make them hard for gardeners to grow. Some people grow them in large clay pots. This helps protect them in winter. You can also grow them from seeds. This avoids disturbing their roots.
Most Pacific Coast Irises flower from mid-spring to early summer. This is usually from April to June in places like the UK. Their leaves can turn red in the autumn.
Where They Come From
These irises are native to the western coast of the USA. You can find them in California, Oregon, and Washington. Most of them are small in size. Their flower colors vary a lot. The color depends on the specific type of iris.
Types of Pacific Coast Irises
Here are some of the different types of Pacific Coast Irises:
- Iris bracteata – This one is called the Siskiyou iris.
- Iris chrysophylla – Known as the yellow-leaved iris.
- Iris douglasiana – The Douglas iris.
- Iris fernaldii – Fernald's iris.
- Iris hartwegii – Also called Hartweg's iris, rainbow iris, or Sierra iris.
- Iris innominata – The Del Norte iris.
- Iris macrosiphon – Known as the bowltube iris.
- Iris munzii – Munz's iris or Tulare lavender iris.
- Iris purdyi – Purdy's iris.
- Iris tenax – Called the tough-leaved iris or Oregon iris.
- Iris tenuissima – This is the long-tubed iris.
