I have forgot where the pistil of an iris flower is located. And I would really like to x breed some irises this year. I found where the pollen sticks are at, and they are underneath what I call pollen lips.

Here's a picture to help you demonstrate. Is the pistil
located in the center of the red circle? Or underneath
the pollen lips? And how do I get to it?


Thanks,
- Ian

Hi Ian,

Unfortunately none of mine are blooming so I can't look under their skirts. If I remember correctly, it's probably under those 3 top petals .. think like a bug, land on the flower wade through the pollen and back out .. where did you go?

I googled and found this diagram that might help: https://www.bing.com/images/se...

This page may help,
http://www.pacificcoastiris.or...

The problem with Dietes iris is that the reproductive parts are not that apparent as with most flowers.

Here's a you tube that has information on breeding bearded iris.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Thanks you guys, I found it yesterday when I was x breeding. It was underneath the small center petals. I had to use a small paint brush to rub the pollen on the stigma. I had to be very careful and gentile because I didn't want to damage the flower. Iris flowers are very delicate, especially their petals.