Iris hoogiana

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Common products:
Iris hoogiana is cultivated as a garden ornamental for borders, rock gardens, and container planting. It appears in horticultural catalogs and the International Iris Species Database, indicating its presence in the ornamental plant trade. Commercial propagation is performed by division of the rhizome in early spring; seedlings are raised in nursery trays and sold as potted or bare‑root plants.

Scientific/model‑organism use:
The species has been included in molecular phylogenetic investigations of Iris. DNA sequences from the nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and the chloroplast matK gene have been generated for Iris hoogiana and deposited in public repositories, allowing its placement within phylogenomic analyses of the genus (e.g., Wilson et al., 2020). Its nuclear DNA content (2C) has been reported, providing a baseline C‑value for comparative genomics within Iridaceae. Iris hoogiana is represented in community resources such as iNaturalist and the Iris Species Database, facilitating taxonomic and conservation data exchange.

Properties relevant to use:
For horticultural production, Iris hoogiana reaches a height of 60–70 cm, bears large violet‑purple perianth segments, and tolerates USDA hardiness zones 5–7. The rhizome is dormant during winter, enabling storage and transport without loss of viability. The flowers emit a faint, sweet fragrance, adding ornamental value. The plant thrives in well‑drained, moderately fertile soils with full sun to light shade, requiring minimal maintenance after establishment.

Standards and regulation:
Movement of Iris hoogiana planting material across borders requires phytosanitary certification under the International Plant Protection Convention. Within the European Union, plant material must bear a plant passport as stipulated by Regulation (EU) 2016/2031. In the United States, import of rhizomes is subject to USDA‑APHIS inspection and must comply with the Federal Plant Pest Act. No specific CITES listing applies to Iris hoogiana, but provenance documentation is recommended for material sourced from protected alpine habitats.

Sustainability and sourcing:
Wild populations of Iris hoogiana are confined to alpine meadows of the western Himalaya and are subject to regional conservation monitoring. Commercial nurseries typically propagate the species by division of rhizomes, reducing pressure on wild collections. Sustainable horticulture initiatives promoted by the International Horticultural Society and the American Iris Society encourage labeling cultivated stock and providing provenance information to buyers.

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