Algerian iris
Also known as: Algerian winter iris; winter iris
I. unguicularis is a vigorous evergreen rhizomatous perennial to 30cm in height, with copious dark green leaves and very fragrant, deep violet flowers 5-8cm in width, the falls marked with white and deep yellow at the base, in late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Algerian iris (Iris unguicularis)
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Algerian iris
Distribution map
Northern Africa to Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Algerian iris
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Algerian iris care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained or sharply drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Ideal at the base of a sunny wall
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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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