Probably because they are suited to Brazil Mexico, turkey and lots of other really hot countries. Can you replicate those conditions? If so, eBay has one in USA
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
@shaun342 I would urge caution. My plant knowlege is good but this plant is new to me.
If @Obelixx is around they will be able to give advice.
We have all heard of Xylella and how it has devastated olives, other plants can also be affected. Is there science relating to Xylella and Iris for example.
With changes in climate many plants are more distressed pets and disease will be come an increasing problem. We need to be vigilant.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
There are very good reasons not to bring back seeds and other plant material from abroad - uncontrolled spread of pathogens and pests that can wipe out domestic species with no defences.
I don't think the risks of acquiring a plant outside these rules is worth it - Dutch elm disease, xylellla, lily beetle, box blight, horse chestnut leaf miner and many more pests and diseases have all been imported thanks to inadequate controls for importing plants. It's just plain criminal to risk importing more.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Try contacting some associations or groups like. https://www.britishirissociety.org.uk/where-to-buy/ These kinds of organizations usually have members who have interests in all areas of their species. Or national collection holders, there maybe some in the link somewhere of the society. So may be able to help .
It looks an interesting iris how it propagates itself, and very pretty. Good Luck.
Edited, urgh spam? @GardenerSuze post was not showing when I logged in, what a waste of time, I got lost looking for the plant. Also didn't see the date.
Yep looks like some sneaky add.They obviously think their extensive knowledge of imported seed would find them work. It has the opposite effect when it becomes apparent they don't have a clue about plants.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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If @Obelixx is around they will be able to give advice.
We have all heard of Xylella and how it has devastated olives, other plants can also be affected.
Is there science relating to Xylella and Iris for example.
With changes in climate many plants are more distressed pets and disease will be come an increasing problem. We need to be vigilant.
Gov.UK has very clear advice on how to go about doing it legally but that involves a whole bureaucratic procedure to get a plant health certificate - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/importing-plants-fruit-vegetables-or-plant-material-to-the-uk
I don't think the risks of acquiring a plant outside these rules is worth it - Dutch elm disease, xylellla, lily beetle, box blight, horse chestnut leaf miner and many more pests and diseases have all been imported thanks to inadequate controls for importing plants. It's just plain criminal to risk importing more.
https://www.britishirissociety.org.uk/where-to-buy/
These kinds of organizations usually have members who have interests in all areas of their species.
Or national collection holders, there maybe some in the link somewhere of the society.
So may be able to help .
It looks an interesting iris how it propagates itself, and very pretty.
Good Luck.
Edited, urgh spam?
@GardenerSuze post was not showing when I logged in, what a waste of time, I got lost looking for the plant. Also didn't see the date.
Neomarica gracilis - walking iris.
