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

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