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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dwarf bearded iris · Iris pumila
Also known as: Crimean iris; dwarf English iris; dwarf iris
Grows best in a very well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
Watering: Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishesSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling