page_title: Iris atropurpurea
section_title: Cultivation
hierarchical_section_title: Iris atropurpurea / Cultivation
caption_attribution_description: English: Iris atropurpurea in Kadima natural reserve, Plants of Israel עברית: אירוס ארגמן פורח בשמורת קדימה כל שנה בחודש פברואר, Original Image Name:אירוס ארגמן בשמורת קדימה, Location:שמורת קדימה
context_page_description: Iris atropurpurea, the coastal iris, is a species in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Iris and in the section Oncocyclus. It is a rhizomatous perennial, from Israel. It has glaucous, linear, falcate leaves. Between February and March, it has between 1 and 2 flowers, in darks shades from red-brown, burgundy, dark purple to blackish purple. They have a darker signal patch and yellow beard tipped with purple. It is rarely cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate regions, due to it needing very dry conditions.
context_section_description: It is hardy to a dry Mediterranean-like climate, although within the UK, and some parts of the US, it is recommended to be grown in pots in a frost-free greenhouse with forced ventilation. They also prefer very fertile seed compost and dislike any temperature changes.
  According to Dykes, it is best planted in October in the UK.
  It has been cultivated in Syria.
caption: Iris atropurpurea in Kadima nature reserve, near Netanya
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