Iris humilis

How to Grow and Care for Iris humilis

Iris humilis · Iris humilis

Grow in well-drained, sandy loam in full sun. Keep moist while in growth in spring

Watering: Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishesSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Iris humilis

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMedium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, sandy loam in full sun. Keep moist while in growth in spring

How to Water Iris humilis?

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Iris humilis?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Iris humilis?

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What Soil Is Best for Iris humilis?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Iris humilis?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Iris humilis?

Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season

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How to Prune Iris humilis?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Iris humilis?

Propagate by seed or by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice. Hand pollination is required to produce seed

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How to Transplant Iris humilis?

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How to Care for Iris humilis in Winter?

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How to Plant Iris humilis?

Grow in well-drained, sandy loam in full sun. Keep moist while in growth in spring

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How to Repot Iris humilis?

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How to Harvest Iris humilis?

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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 aphids, slugs, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of Iris humilis

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

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Attributes of Iris humilis

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEastern Europe-China/Japan

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris humilis
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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FAQs About Iris humilis

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