Appraisal of perspecivity of growing of decorative perennials of genus Iris L. for introduction

Abstract

The results of morpho-biological observations and biochemical indicators of decorative rhizomes of the genus Iris L. of the Iridaceous family growing in the conditions of the Kuzbass Botanical Garden are represented in the article. It was established the species-specifity in the duration of vegetation period and in the level of antioxidants accumulation of in leaves of decorative redivives: I. aphylla > I. halophile > I. chrysographes > I. ruthenica > I. pseudacorus. According to the results of the integral appraisal, all species are perspective for use in green building. The revealed restructuring in the functioning of the antioxidant system of irises allow considering them as adaptive and protective reactions aimed at their survival and decorative qualities in the environment. The studied figures can be used as an informative parameter to assess the plants condition in the introduction.