Iris × fulvala 'Violacea'
Also known as: Information to be completed
A rhizomatous, clump-forming iris to 75cm tall with slender, strap-shaped leaves and purple flowers with yellow markings on the falls borne on upright stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris × fulvala 'Violacea' (Iris × fulvala 'Violacea')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Iris × fulvala 'Violacea' pictures
Distribution of Iris × fulvala 'Violacea'
Distribution map
Information to be completed
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Iris × fulvala 'Violacea'
Information to be completed
Iris × fulvala 'Violacea' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of ponds or streams and in bog gardens
People also ask
Information to be completed
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
Explore the plant health library →
