Dalmatian Iris, Sweet iris
Iris pallida

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A fleshy stemmed iris. It grows 90-120 cm high and spreads 30 cm wide. The leaves are stiff and sword like. They are bluish-green. They are thick and have fine ribs. The flowers are large and fragrant. They are blue with yellow beards.

There are about 300 Iris species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in rocky habitats and scrub. They suit hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alps, Australia, Balkans, Europe, Italy, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Slovenia, Tasmania, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The peeled and dried rhizome is used in flavouring. Oris oil derived from the rhizome is used to flavour soft drinks, candy and chewing gum.

Edible parts

Rhizome - flavouring, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bleda perunika

Synonyms

Iris x germanica subsp. pallida (Lam.) O. Bolos & Vigo; Iris glauca; ? Iris odoratissima; ?