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Iris 'Memphis Memory'

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A clump-forming, upright perennial, to around 65cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, slightly grey-green leaves. Flowers have ruffled, near white standards brushed with pale lavender, and pale lavender pink falls. Early to midseason

Scientific classification

Species: Iris 'Memphis Memory' (Iris 'Memphis Memory')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Iris 'Memphis Memory'

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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 'Memphis Memory'

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Iris 'Memphis Memory' care guide

Moist cool substrate while growing, dry medium through summer rest
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moist cool substrate while growing, dry medium through summer rest

Fertilizing

Single diluted iris bulb feed before spring bud development stage

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice

Growing

Thrives in a sunny position, in moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate some dappled shade, though they flower best in full sun. Divide every three to five years to maintain vigour. See bearded iris cultivation for more detailed advice

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