Iris 'Draco'
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A rhizomatous perennial, to 85cm high in flower, with upright, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Flowers have velvety, dark purple standards, darker, near black falls, and a purple beard. Late midseason
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Draco' (Iris 'Draco')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Draco'
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 'Draco'
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Iris 'Draco' care guide
- Water deeply then let top two inches of soil dry out
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Water deeply then let top two inches of soil dry out
Fertilizing
FertilizingHigh-potassium flower feed every three weeks growing time
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in neutral to slightly acid soil with good drainage. Plant rhizomes just above soil level, as sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. See bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, rust diseases, rhizome rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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