Iris reticulata, netted iris

Iris reticulata, the netted iris or golden netted iris is a hardy perennial flowering plant.It is native from eastern Turkey to Iran but cultivated widely in temperate regions. They are small plants growing up to 15 centimetres. Their leaves are tubular,sharply pointed, and their flowers are yellow, blue or purple with an orange blaze on the falls. They blossom in early spring. Iris reticulata prefers a well-drained sunny position in soil which dries out in summer. They are suitable for a rock garden.