From
the family,
Iridaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Fall Crocus.
Speciosus M. B. 'Artabir' Selected at VT's from material received from Caucasus. Flowers clear methyl-blue with deep methyl-blue veins. Inner segments lighter colored than outer segments. Throat shaded creamy, perianth tubes white overlaid with a tinge of methyl-blue. Stigma-branches finely divided, deep orpiment-orange. Stamens deep yellow. Faintly perfumed. Ht. 5-6 inches.
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