Iris prismatica

How to Grow and Care for Iris prismatica

Iris prismatica · Iris prismatica

Thrives in moist, humus rich, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun. Suitable for planting at the edges of ponds and streams, in a bog garden, or in a border where the soil does not dry out

Watering: Even moist soil, tolerate short mild drought periodsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Iris prismatica

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEven moist soil, tolerate short mild drought periods
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Clay
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks growing season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Thrives in moist, humus rich, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun. Suitable for planting at the edges of ponds and streams, in a bog garden, or in a border where the soil does not dry out

How to Water Iris prismatica?

Even moist soil, tolerate short mild drought periods

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris prismatica?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris prismatica?

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What Soil Is Best for Iris prismatica?

Soil type
Loam · Clay
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris prismatica?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize Iris prismatica?

Balanced iris feed every three weeks growing season

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How to Prune Iris prismatica?

Remove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate Iris prismatica?

Propagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice

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How to Transplant Iris prismatica?

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How to Care for Iris prismatica in Winter?

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How to Plant Iris prismatica?

Thrives in moist, humus rich, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun. Suitable for planting at the edges of ponds and streams, in a bog garden, or in a border where the soil does not dry out

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How to Repot Iris prismatica?

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How to Harvest Iris prismatica?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, thrips and iris sawfly

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The Toxicity of Iris prismatica

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Iris prismatica

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginUnited States

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris prismatica
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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