Siberian iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse'
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A deciduous perennial with narrow leaves and stems to 80cm tall, bearing slightly ruffled light blue flowers with paler standards, with fine dark veining on white at the base

Scientific classification
- Species
- Siberian iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse' (Iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse')
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Siberian iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse'
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 Siberian iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse'
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Siberian iris 'Blaue Milchstrasse' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing
Propagation
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or partial shade
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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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