grass-leaved iris

How to Grow and Care for grass-leaved iris

grass-leaved iris · Iris graminea

Grow in well-drained neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or part 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 grass-leaved iris

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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 · 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 well-drained neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or part shade

How to Water grass-leaved iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for grass-leaved iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for grass-leaved iris?

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What Soil Is Best for grass-leaved iris?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for grass-leaved iris?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize grass-leaved iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune grass-leaved iris?

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

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How to Propagate grass-leaved iris?

Divide in spring or late summer. Propagate by seed as soon as it is ripe and overwinter in a coldframe

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How to Transplant grass-leaved iris?

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How to Care for grass-leaved iris in Winter?

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How to Plant grass-leaved iris?

Grow in well-drained neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or part shade

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How to Repot grass-leaved iris?

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How to Harvest grass-leaved 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 grass-leaved iris

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

More General Info About grass-leaved iris

Attributes of grass-leaved iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginC and Southern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris graminea
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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