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Iris tectorum 'Cruella'

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A compact, rhizomatous clump-forming perennial to 40cm with arching, variegated green and cream phormium-like foliage and delicated, orchid-like pale lavender-blue flowers with yellow centres appearing spring and summer. Good for ground cover

Scientific classification

Species: Iris tectorum 'Cruella' (Iris tectorum 'Cruella')
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: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Iris tectorum 'Cruella' pictures

Distribution of Iris tectorum 'Cruella'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Iris tectorum

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Iris tectorum 'Cruella'

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Iris tectorum 'Cruella' care guide

Moderate watering, allow slight soil dryness between irrigation times
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, allow slight soil dryness between irrigation times

Fertilizing

Balanced iris feed every three weeks spring growth phase

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn; old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn; see dividing irises

Growing

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years.

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