Iris hexagona
Anglepod Blue Flag, Carolina Iris
Other regional names: Dixie Iris +1 more
- Dixie Iris
- Prairie Iris
Also known as: Iris hexagona var. hexagona +2 more
- Iris hexagona var. hexagona
- Limniris hexagona (Walter) Rodion.
- Phaeiris hexagona (Walter) M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín & Mavrodiev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Iris hexagona (commonly known as Anglepod Blue Flag or Carolina iris) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Iris genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, South Carolina