white-flowered iris

How to Grow and Care for white-flowered iris

white-flowered iris · Iris lactea

Grow in well-drained, deep, fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun

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 white-flowered 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 typeChalk · Clay · 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 well-drained, deep, fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun

How to Water white-flowered iris?

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for white-flowered iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for white-flowered iris?

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What Soil Is Best for white-flowered iris?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize white-flowered iris?

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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How to Prune white-flowered iris?

Remove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn

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How to Propagate white-flowered iris?

Propagate by seed or by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice. Plants raised from seed may take some years to flower

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How to Transplant white-flowered iris?

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How to Care for white-flowered iris in Winter?

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How to Plant white-flowered iris?

Grow in well-drained, deep, fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun

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How to Repot white-flowered iris?

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How to Harvest white-flowered 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 aphids, slugs, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of white-flowered iris

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

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Attributes of white-flowered iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginTepm. Asia Western Himalaya

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris lactea
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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