185. fig. 2._

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This species of Iris is a native of Germany and Siberia, and is
distinguished from those usually cultivated in our gardens by the
superior height of its stems, and the narrowness of its leaves; from
which last character it is often, by mistake, called _graminea_; but the
true _graminea_ is a very different plant.

The _Iris sibirica_ is a hardy perennial, and will thrive in almost any
soil or situation; but grows most luxuriantly in a moist one, and
flowers in June.

Is propagated most readily, by parting its roots in autumn.




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~Narcissus major. Great Daffodil.~


_Class and Order._

~Hexandria Monogynia.~

_Generic Character._