It is longer than the seed capsule of "Iris germanica". They are normally darker than "Iris germanica". It prefers positions in full sun, similar to the conditions of "Iris germanica". The hybrids are very free flowering similar to "Iris germanica". It is similar in form as "Iris germanica", but with smaller growth. It is listed as a synonym of "Iris germanica" in some sources. Others think it is a synonym of "Iris germanica" L., including The Plant List. It is listed in some sources as a synonym of "Iris germanica". Some authors still regard "Iris mesopotamica" as a form of "Iris germanica". It is listed as a synonym of "Iris germanica" by The Plant List. Botanist Desfontaines found it in Algiers, where it is grown with "Iris germanica" near graves. It was thought to be similar to "Iris germanica", but with white flowers. The fragranced flowers, are similar in form to "Iris germanica" flowers. It is listed in the Encyclopedia of Life as a synonym of "Iris germanica". It is similar in form to "Iris germanica".