iris 'Thornbird'
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A clump-forming perennial to 1m in height, with up to 6 flowers per stem, the standards a very pale greenish-yellow with a faint purple margin, the falls a greyed green with blotches of violet near the margin; beard gingery yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Thornbird' (Iris 'Thornbird')
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Thornbird'
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 'Thornbird'
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iris 'Thornbird' care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun. See bearded iris cultivation
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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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