tall bearded iris 'Owyhee Desert'
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Owyhee Desert' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, up to 90cm high, with glaucous leaves and strongly-scented, ruffled flowers in early summer. Flowers have white standards while the white falls are bordered with pale yellow, edged in white, washed with chocolate brown and stippled with violet; beards are white and yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall bearded iris 'Owyhee Desert' (Iris 'Owyhee Desert')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall bearded iris 'Owyhee Desert'
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 tall bearded iris 'Owyhee Desert'
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tall bearded iris 'Owyhee Desert' 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
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. 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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