Iris milesii
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A spreading, deciduous perennial with creeping green rhizomes and fans of narrow, pale green leaves up to 60cm long. From late spring into summer flowering stems up to 80cm tall carry 7cm pinkish-purple flowers with wavy edges, motted falls and orange-yellow crests
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris milesii (Iris milesii)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of Iris milesii
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Iris milesii
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Iris milesii care guide
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged; reduce in dormancy.
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged; reduce in dormancy.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and after flowering.
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and 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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