Iris 'Mountain Lake'

How to Grow and Care for Iris 'Mountain Lake'

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Grow in any moist but not waterlogged, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring

Watering: Moderate watering, allow partial soil drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Iris 'Mountain Lake'

Iris 'Mountain Lake'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, allow partial soil drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced iris liquid feed every three weeks spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any moist but not waterlogged, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring

How to Water Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Moderate watering, allow partial soil drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

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What Soil Is Best for Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Balanced iris liquid feed every three weeks spring through summer

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How to Prune Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Propagate by division of the rhizome shortly from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises

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How to Transplant Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

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How to Care for Iris 'Mountain Lake' in Winter?

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How to Plant Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

Grow in any moist but not waterlogged, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring

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How to Repot Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

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How to Harvest Iris 'Mountain Lake'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Iris 'Mountain Lake'

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

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Attributes of Iris 'Mountain Lake'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Columnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Iris 'Mountain Lake'
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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FAQs About Iris 'Mountain Lake'

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