J. S. Dijt is a bold reddish-purple with yellow crests on the falls and a strong fragrance. It is among the last of the reticulated irises in bloom in the spring. The flowers stand only 4 to 8 inches high and are perfect in a rock garden or scattered in the lawn. Iris reticulata, is native to Turkey, the Caucasus, Northern Iraq, and Iran. The name reticulata refers to the netted or reticulated pattern on the dry bulbs. The name iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. The classic Fleur de Lys, which has been a symbol of royalty throughout history, was an adaptation of the iris flower.