Botanical Name: Iris x germanica
Common Name: Bearded Iris Type of Plant: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright stiff clump of wide, grasslike foliage – eventually becomes very large and dense Height 1-3' Spread 2-3' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun, to part shade Soil needs good drainage – add organic matter Hardiness hardy Morphology: Leaves swordlike to 3' long, 3" wide, pale green to blue-green color; usually very stiff and rigid Flowers large showy, solitary flowers to 4" across, have a "beard" of small hairs – wide color range Fruit inconspicuous capsule Propagation: division, after blooming (3-4 years) Usage: widely used in borders, mass plantings, size will dictate their location and use in the garden, used extensively on slopes, beds, borders, background plantings and drought-tolerant landscapes Landscape Care: Watering deep, but infrequent watering is best; over-watering can cause root rot Fertilizing feed before and after bloom, use low nitrogen fertilizer Pruning remove dead leaves, flower stalks Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other when dividing, let rhizomes heal 3-4 days before planting Origin: Hybrids Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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