bristle-pointed iris

How to Grow and Care for bristle-pointed iris

bristle-pointed iris · Iris setosa

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, partial soil dryness allowed between irrigationSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing bristle-pointed iris

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, partial soil dryness allowed between irrigation
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak iris flowering feed every four weeks spring and summer growing months
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 partial shade

How to Water bristle-pointed iris?

Moderate regular watering, partial soil dryness allowed between irrigation

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bristle-pointed iris?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bristle-pointed iris?

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What Soil Is Best for bristle-pointed iris?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bristle-pointed iris?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize bristle-pointed iris?

Weak iris flowering feed every four weeks spring and summer growing months

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How to Prune bristle-pointed iris?

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing

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How to Propagate bristle-pointed iris?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

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How to Transplant bristle-pointed iris?

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How to Care for bristle-pointed iris in Winter?

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How to Plant bristle-pointed iris?

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

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How to Repot bristle-pointed iris?

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How to Harvest bristle-pointed 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 bristle-pointed iris

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

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Attributes of bristle-pointed iris

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginNorthern America, Eastern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Iris setosa
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
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