Iris 'Babbling Brook'

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A rhizomatous perennial, to around 1m high in flower, with upright, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Flowers have ruffled, light blue petals and falls, and a pale yellow beard. Mid season

Iris 'Babbling Brook'

Scientific classification

Species
Iris 'Babbling Brook' (Iris 'Babbling Brook')
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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Distribution of Iris 'Babbling Brook'

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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 'Babbling Brook'

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Iris 'Babbling Brook' care guide

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, see dividing irises

Growing

Thrives 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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