Iris Bloudowii Seeds

Iris Bloudowii Seeds

Iris bloudowii has very pretty, dark yellow blossoms with violet veins, 5 cm in diameter, from early Spring to late Autumn.
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10 Iris Bloudowii Seeds
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100 Iris Bloudowii Seeds
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Iris Bloudowii
Iris bloudowii preferred habitats are alpine meadows and fields. It is native to Asia. Plant gets to 20-30 cm tall. The flowers are consisting of 3 sepals and 3 petals. Iris bloudowii has very pretty, dark yellow blossoms with violet veins, 5 cm in diameter, from early Spring to late Autumn. The scape grows to about 4" tall and bears two terminal blossoms. The leaves are grayish green, sword-shaped, slightly curved and predominantly striped. The plant spreads by means of its modified stems, rhizomes, which are located below the soil surface. Hardiness zones 4-9, (-32øC/-25øF, -5øC/25øF) in Winter. Requires a semi-shaded site and moist and well-drained soil during the vegetative period. Very well suited to the rock garden, and for group planting.
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Common name Iris
Species Iris bloudowii
Germination First, you can scarify the seeds to try to speed up germination. For faster germination, soak the seeds in slightly hot water for 24-48 hours, followed by 3 months cold stratification before sowing, 1/4 inch deep, in your soil. Keep damp soil, not soaking wet. Keep pot in warm situation 20øC/68øF. Germination usually takes several months. It can be more, depending on their degree of unbroken dormancy, don't give up.
Scarification / Stratification Seed coats may be so hard that they are impermeable to water. They need to be scratched or broken using a knife or sandpaper, in order to germinate. Chip the seeds with a sharp knife or make a few swipes with a sharp edged file or use sandpaper to allow moisture being more readily absorbed.
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