white flag iris

How to Grow and Care for white flag iris

white flag iris · Iris albicans

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

Watering: Moderate watering cycle, allow partial soil dryness between deep soaksSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing white flag iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering cycle, allow partial soil dryness between deep soaks
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral · Acid
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted iris-specific feed every four weeks spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

How to Water white flag iris?

Moderate watering cycle, allow partial soil dryness between deep soaks

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white flag iris?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white flag iris?

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What Soil Is Best for white flag iris?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for white flag iris?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize white flag iris?

Diluted iris-specific feed every four weeks spring through summer

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How to Prune white flag iris?

Cut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate white flag iris?

Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises or propagate by seed

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How to Transplant white flag iris?

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How to Care for white flag iris in Winter?

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How to Plant white flag iris?

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation

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How to Repot white flag iris?

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How to Harvest white flag iris?

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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, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of white flag iris

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

More General Info About white flag iris

Attributes of white flag iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginSaudi Arabia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris albicans
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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