Latin name of this plant Iris pseudacorus Iris lozhnoairovy translates, in our area better known as marsh iris.This name was given by chance - the main venue of its habitat is swampy floodplains and shores of reservoirs.In addition, the plant seeds are distributed water, which allows it to seamlessly settle new territories.Since ancient times, these delicate flowers symbolize spiritual elevation, they portrayed the artists of them composed songs and poems, and give them all the time it was taken only favorite.
mysterious origin
flower images found on ancient frescoes, it was grown in the palaces of it made bouquets to decorate banquet tables.According to one legend Iris Marsh was born in Southeast Asia.Birds, insects and animals liked the exceptional beauty of the unusual flowers, and then they spread the seeds of plants around the world.In ancient Greece, the iris associated with iridium - the goddess of the rainbow, which lets people will of the gods by means of the plant.According to the myth, the earth drops spilled rainbow gave birth flower.
Interesting story
rare plant that can boast such an eventful past.Iris flower is depicted on the emblem of Florence, after the name of the city - "blooming" - is directly related to the fields of white irises around him in the past.The roots of this plant contain essential oil used in perfumery and today, as in the past.There is a Western European myth of the Merovingian king of the Franks of Clovis, who was able to withdraw its troops from traps near the Rhine, seeing iris marsh on the other side (overgrown plants showed shallow water).The Royal Army has successfully moved to the opposite shore, and eventually not only saved, but also won a victory over the enemy.Iris became the emblem of the king and the symbol of his power.He also depicted on the emblem of Louis VII, and has long been a symbol of the French kingdom.
Honor and respect
Currently, iris marsh is also popular, as in the old days.His image can be seen on the emblem of New Orleans, it also serves as a symbol of the Canadian province of Quebec.Special reverence to this flower there in the East.Since ancient times, Japanese irises used to decorate gardens.In Japan, and today there is a holiday in the calendar of irises, which is celebrated on May 5th.
breeding irises
In the wild, there are about 100 varieties of this plant.But man withdrawn and new varieties.The first who was able to do it, became a professor at Cambridge University, M. Foster.Today, scientists who have made a significant contribution to the selection of iris, awarded a special medal named Foster.Russia has also become a popular breeding of this plant.Iris flowers which can be seen today in almost all the gardens, the people affectionately known as a cockerel or iris.When the design of parks and gardens, where there are bodies of water, the plant will be the best option.It is fairly shade-tolerant, grows very well and always looks beautiful.And most importantly, what he was respected by all landscape designers - is that the iris is able to grow without transplanting in the same place for many years.
