Spanish iris
Also known as: clouded iris; Dutch iris; small bulbous iris; Spanish flag; thunderbolt iris
I. xiphium is a vigorous, clump-forming, bulbous perennial with lance-shaped leaves. In late spring to early summer each bulb produces two flowers, usually pale to deep blue or violet, occasionally white or yellow, with an orange or yellow mark on each fall
Scientific classification
- Species
- Spanish iris (Iris xiphium)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Spanish iris
Distribution map
W and Central Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Spanish iris
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Spanish 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
PruningRemove the foliage once it has died down
Propagation
PropagationLift and propagate by division in early autumn. Propagate by seed; sow seeds in cold frame in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil
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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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