iris 'Stinger'

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Stinger' is a compact plant with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, the standards lightly veined purple, the falls with a large central white patch and some purple veining, and a white beard prolonged into a short spike

iris 'Stinger'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'Stinger' (Iris 'Stinger')
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of iris 'Stinger'

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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 'Stinger'

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iris 'Stinger' 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

Growing

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun

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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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