iris 'Phil Keen'

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Phil Keen' is a robust herbaceous perennial with glaucous foliage and stems to 1m in height, bearing up to 10 deep violet flowers, tinged with reddish-purple

iris 'Phil Keen'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'Phil Keen' (Iris 'Phil Keen')
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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Distribution of iris 'Phil Keen'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

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iris 'Phil Keen' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises

Growing

Grow 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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