Botanical Name: Iris orientalis
Common Name: Spuria iris Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Thick clump of upright, stiff sword like leaves with vertical clusters of white, yellow or blue non-bearded iris flowers Height to 5' Spread to 6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil likes a rich, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Hardiness hardy – Zones 4-24 Morphology: Leaves long, sword-like, blue green in color, up to 2" wide, 5' long; usually arranged in flat clusters Flowers spike of white, yellow or blue iris flowers to 4" across, usually striped with yellow inside Fruit woody capsule to 3" long, 1" across Propagation: seed, division Usage: large filler or background perennial for foliage and flowers large scale plant best used in larger perennial beds and forest style landscapes Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering during winter and spring, plants go semi-dormant in summer and need little water Fertilizing none usually required; use slow-release if needed Pruning cut back to ground in winter for best appearance Pests/Diseases flower thrips, snails Special Conditions/Other Origin: Eastern Asia Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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