stinking iris

How to Grow and Care for stinking iris

stinking iris · Iris foetidissima
Also known as: blue seggin; gladden; gladdon; gladwin; gladwyn; roast beef plant; scarlet-seeded iris; stinking gladwin; stinking gladwyn

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam but will tolerate most soils in full sun, partial shade or shade

Watering: Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigationsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing stinking iris

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam but will tolerate most soils in full sun, partial shade or shade

How to Water stinking iris?

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for stinking iris?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for stinking iris?

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What Soil Is Best for stinking iris?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize stinking iris?

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

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How to Prune stinking iris?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate stinking iris?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant stinking iris?

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How to Care for stinking iris in Winter?

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How to Plant stinking iris?

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam but will tolerate most soils in full sun, partial shade or shade

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How to Repot stinking iris?

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How to Harvest stinking 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 stinking iris

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

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Attributes of stinking iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Northern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris foetidissima
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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