Iris palaestina

Iris palaestina, west of the town of Modi'in, central Israel. February 1st 2007.

This species is endemic to Israel and S Lebanon, it is rather common especially in the lower hills and costal sandstone ridges.

Very easy to grow in drained soil, sunny location and dry summer.

Dr Ori Fragman-Sapir (February 2, 2007)
Head Scientist
The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Giv'at-Ram, 91904
Jerusalem, Israel

Tel. +972-52-4472401, Fax. +972-3-5182842

Please visit our website www.botanic.co.il <http://www.botanic.co.il>

Dr Ori Fragman-Sapir (March 17, 2006)
Head Scientist
The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Giv'at-Ram, 91904
Jerusalem, Israel
 
Tel. +972-52-4472401, Fax. +972-3-5182842
 
Please visit our website www.botanic.co.il

Oron Peri

Here are two pics. of Iris palaestina

Oron Peri (19 Jan 2003)
Israel