IIris laevigata is a
perennial found in the marshy fringes of ponds or lakes, with
underground stems extending sideways to grow in clusters. Leaves are
sword-shaped, measuring 30-60cm in length and 2-3cm in width, with
no midveins. Flower stalks, 30-90cm in height, set two or three
purple flowers on the tops; the outer perianths broad-obovate,
6-8cm, with white patches at the basal centers, and the hook
portions yellowish. The inner perianths of the flowers are
oblanceolate-shaped, erect, measuring about 6cm long. Bloom time:
June. |