Spanish iris

The Spanish iris, scientifically known as Iris xiphium, is a bulbous iris species native to the western Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its typically violet-purple flowers, which have a short perianth tube. The Spanish iris is part of the larger Iris genus, which encompasses about 300 species of flowering plants, many of which are popular garden flowers. These irises can be either bulbous or rhizomatous, with species from southwestern Europe, like the Spanish iris, generally producing bulbs. The Spanish iris is closely related to the English iris (Iris xiphioides), and both are sometimes referred to as xiphium irises.12345