Iris 'Ottawa'
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A clump-forming, upright perennial, to around 90cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Flowers have deep violet blue standards and falls, with a white and yellow base
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Ottawa' (Iris 'Ottawa')
- 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 · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Ottawa'
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 'Ottawa'
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Iris 'Ottawa' care guide
- Water thoroughly when top substrate partially dries out each irrigation
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly when top substrate partially dries out each irrigation
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris flowering feed every three weeks spring growing months
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate some dappled shade, though they flower best in full sun. Divide every three to five years to maintain vigour. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice
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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 aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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