tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'
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An elegant, clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with upright, strap-like, green leaves and erect stems bearing large, fragrant pale yellow flowers with pale purple veins on the lower petals, known as falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive' (Iris 'Benton Olive')
- 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 · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'
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 tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'
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tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive' 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 old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of the rhizome shortly from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant rhizomes just above soil level. Thrives in a sunny position, in ideally neutral soil with good drainage. See bearded iris cultivation
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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 and snails
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