Iris nigricans

national flower : Jordan

Flower name
Iris nigricans
Scientific name
Iris nigricans
Alias
Place of originendemic to Jordan
Place of floweringSpecific area
Flowering seasonMarch, April
Language of flowersWonderful encounter

What is Iris nigricans

Iris nigricans, or commonly called black Iris (scientific name: Iris nigricans), endemic to Jordan, is a rhizomatous deciduous perennial herb of the iris family. It is the national flower of Jordan. The black iris is 35-40 cm tall, with broadly sword-shaped, 8 cm wide, recurved leaves.
Although Jordan is a country of mountains, valleys, and deserts, the black iris blooms in March and April, when the conditions are right: well-drained sandy soil, at least 8 hours of sunlight, and temperatures that are not too low. It is an endangered species.

Common name: Iris nigricans, scientific name: Iris nigricans, habitat: well-drained sandy soil, at least 8 hours of sunlight, and not too warm. Height: 35-40 cm, Leaf shape: broadly sword-shaped, leaf width: 8 cm, Flower diameter: 12-15 cm, Flowering season: March-April, Flower color: black-purple, Note: Endangered species.