Iris germanica, the
German Iris, is a species in the genus Iris. Iris germanica grows
up to 120 cm high and 30 cm wide. It is a European hybrid, rather than a true
wild species. The
roots can go up to 10 cm deep and it is a rhizomatous perennial that blooms in
April to June. If is known to produce the is flavone irilone. Hundreds of hybrids exist representing nearly
every colour from jet black to sparkling whites, except bright scarlet. Source
