Iris ‘Ochraurea’ (Spuria)

Synonyms: Iris ochraurea, Iris ‘Ochroaurea’

Description:

Sir Michael Foster (1836-1907) introduction of 1890, recorded as a hybrid of ‘Spuria Aurea’ × I. ochroleuca. Won an RHS Award of Merit in 1938. Iris ‘Ochroaurea’ is cited in The Gardener’s Chronicle of 1900 where it is suggested to be a hybrid of I. ochroleuca × I. aurea derived from seed of plants at Kew Gardens.

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/