yellow iris

How to Grow and Care for yellow iris

yellow iris · Iris pseudacorus
Also known as: daggers; flagon; Jacob's sword; water flag; water skegs; yellow flag; yellow fleur-de-lis

Grow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of large ponds or streams; has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well so plant with care

Watering: Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant waterSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing yellow iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of large ponds or streams; has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well so plant with care

How to Water yellow iris?

Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for yellow iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for yellow iris?

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What Soil Is Best for yellow iris?

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

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize yellow iris?

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

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How to Prune yellow iris?

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

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How to Propagate yellow iris?

Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions

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How to Transplant yellow iris?

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How to Care for yellow iris in Winter?

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How to Plant yellow iris?

Grow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of large ponds or streams; has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well so plant with care

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How to Repot yellow iris?

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How to Harvest yellow iris?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to aphid borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds (Botrytis)

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips

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The Toxicity of yellow iris

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

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Attributes of yellow iris

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
OriginEurope Africa Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris pseudacorus
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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