Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Serene Silence')

Tall Bearded Irises, including ‘Serene Silence’, are hybrids developed through extensive breeding. They don’t have a single, specific native region in the way that a wild species would. Their lineage draws from various Iris species native to *Eurasia*, particularly the Mediterranean region and Eastern Europe.

Here’s a breakdown of why:

* **Hybrid Origin:** ‘Serene Silence’ is a named cultivar, meaning it was bred by humans, likely in a controlled environment. It’s a complex mix of genes from multiple Iris species.
* **Parent Species:** The species that contributed to the Tall Bearded Iris group’s development originated primarily in the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe.
* **Adaptability:** Tall Bearded Irises are widely adaptable and can be grown in many temperate regions with proper care. They aren’t restricted to a specific native area.

**In Conclusion:**

While ‘Serene Silence’ itself doesn’t have a native location, its *ancestral roots* lie primarily in the Iris species of the **Mediterranean region and Eastern Europe**. However, as a hybrid, it’s now a global garden plant rather than a plant tied to a single geographical origin. Also, the American Iris Society is a major breeder of bearded irises so it could easily have been created in the USA.