Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue'

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Prussian Blue' grows to 1m in height, with narrow leaves and stems bearing one or two flowers, the standards light violet with dark violet veining, the falls deep reddish-violet

Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue'

Scientific classification

Species
Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue' (Iris 'Prussian Blue')
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
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Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue'

Distribution of Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue'

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Siberian iris 'Prussian Blue' care guide

Medium watering frequency, rhizome zone damp without stagnant water
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium watering frequency, rhizome zone damp without stagnant water

Fertilizing

Iris bulb nutrient feed biweekly before bloom and post flowering stage

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

Growing

Grow in any good garden soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted organic matter before planting then apply as a mulch each spring

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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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