Where Do Iris Flowers Originate From

The history of iris flowers in North America is thought to begin with early European settlers who brought the bulbs to the new world. Iris flower origins have been traced to Virginia, where bulbs were probably planted in the 1600’s.

Are irises native to North America?

Various species in the iris family are native to wild places in North America. Wild irises are most commonly found in moist habitats beside lakes, ponds, rivers, and seashores. Some of the more widespread species of iris include the blue-flag (Iris versicolor), violet iris (I.

Is iris a French flower?

Iris. The iris is the national flower of France and is represented in the Fleur-de-lis emblem, the symbol of the French monarchy. Iris flowers have three petals often called the “standards”, and three outer petal-like sepals called the “falls”.