golden iris

How to Grow and Care for golden iris

golden iris · Iris crocea

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing golden iris

golden iris
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water golden iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for golden iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for golden iris?

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What Soil Is Best for golden iris?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for golden iris?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize golden iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune golden iris?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

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How to Propagate golden iris?

Propagate by seed or by division. See dividing irises

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How to Transplant golden iris?

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How to Care for golden iris in Winter?

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How to Plant golden iris?

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot golden iris?

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How to Harvest golden 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 golden iris

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

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Attributes of golden iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginWestern Himalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris crocea
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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FAQs About golden iris

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