candy lily
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Iris x norrisii is a rhizomatous perennial with upright fans of narrow, rather blue-green, leaves. The flat, six-petalled flowers are about 5cm across, only open for a day, but can be produced in large sprays in a very wide range of colours, usually bicoloured or spotted, in mid- to late summer. Clusters of shiny, black berries can follow in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- candy lily (Iris × norrisii)
- 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 candy lily
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 candy lily
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candy lily 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
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Tend to be short lived
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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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