Iris  


Fair Trade Iris

The mountainside of the Italian Appenines between Florence and Bologna provides a balanced utopia for many plants. This is where “Ca’ dei Fiori,” Weleda’s long-standing Iris cultivation partner, calls home. Weleda has worked with this farm and its specialist, Simon, for the past 15 years.

The Iris plants are cultivated biodynamically under the purest conditions. The Iris rhizomes (roots) mature to the highest quality after they are cultivated for four years. The roots are then harvested by hand, dried, cut, left to ripen and then boiled into an extract. “Ca’ dei Fiori” supplies Weleda with 1 – 1.5 tons of Iris roots every year for use in Weleda’s renowned Iris Facial Care line and Body Care formulations. Weleda has ensured this partner of a guaranteed demand. In turn, Weleda is guaranteed its necessary, bountiful supply. 

Cultivation Location 
“Ca’ dei Fiori,” Tuscany, Italy

Time of Harvest
June - August 

Cultivation Quality
Biodynamic®