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Spring
Dutch Iris
Iris × hollandica
Family: Iridaceae
Powdery & Softpowderyfloral
SeasonSpring
OriginMediterranean (hybrid)
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Powdery & Soft · Spring bloomer
Dutch iris produces the classic vase flower of florists, crisp, geometric blooms in blue, white, and yellow exhaling a delicate powdery-floral sweetness that fills any room.
Symbolism & Meaning
hope, valor, promise
In the Victorian language of flowers, dutch iris means “Hope and valor”.
Habitat & Environment
Mediterranean (hybrid)
Dutch Iris is native to Mediterranean (hybrid).
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameIris × hollandica
- FamilyIridaceae
- Native ToMediterranean (hybrid)
- Bloom SeasonSpring
- LifespanPerennial
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