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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bearded iris · Iris germanica
Also known as: common German flag; common iris; flag; flag iris; German iris; liberty iris; orrice root; orris root; delicate iris
Grow in well-drained or sharply drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Ideal at the base of a sunny wall
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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