smooth iris

How to Grow and Care for smooth iris

smooth iris · Iris laevigata
Also known as: Japanese iris

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

Watering: Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale waterSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing smooth iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEvenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks during active spring and summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

How to Water smooth iris?

Evenly moist root zone throughout growth, never leave rhizomes in stale water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for smooth iris?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for smooth iris?

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What Soil Is Best for smooth iris?

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

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize smooth iris?

Balanced iris feed every three weeks during active spring and summer growth

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How to Prune smooth iris?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate smooth iris?

Propagate by division from mid-summer to early autumn

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How to Transplant smooth iris?

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How to Care for smooth iris in Winter?

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How to Plant smooth iris?

Grow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime

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How to Repot smooth iris?

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How to Harvest smooth 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 iris sawfly

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The Toxicity of smooth iris

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

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Attributes of smooth iris

Plant typeBogs · Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginTemperate Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris laevigata
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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