Botanical Name: Iris species
Common Name: Dutch Iris Type of Plant: monocot: bulb Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping, grasslike plant arising from a true bulb. Flowers are held well above the foliage Height 1-1/2-2' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil prefers a rich, well-drained soil Hardiness hardy - all zones Morphology: Leaves to 2' long, boat shaped, with a blue-green color – frequently arching and soft, 1/2" wide Flowers brightly colored, 3-part flowers on 2' long scapes – blue, orange, white, yellow and combinations Fruit small woody capsule Propagation: division, seed (for hybridizing) Usage: good in sunny, warm beds, border plantings, containers, also used in rock gardens, naturalized slope plantings, excellent cut flowers Landscape Care: Watering needs ample water during growth – keep fairly dry after foliage dies back in summer Fertilizing high potassium fertilizer when planting, low N yearly Pruning leave foliage on until fully mature Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other can be lifted and dried during summer months Origin: hybrids Family: Iridaceae Notes: |
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