Iris 'Thruppence'
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A miniature, tall bearded iris with fans of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. In mid-spring it produces dark yellow flowers. The lower fall petals are cream-white, faintly veined with red-brown, edged in yellow and sporting a bright yellow 'beard'. Height around 38cm (15in)
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Thruppence' (Iris 'Thruppence')
- 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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Thruppence'
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 Iris 'Thruppence'
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Iris 'Thruppence' care guide
- Moderate watering cycles, slight dryness allowed between irrigation
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering cycles, slight dryness allowed between irrigation
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced iris flower feed every three weeks spring growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back stems after flowering finishes
Propagation
PropagationDivide in summer after flowering, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Leave thick rhizome roots exposed on the soil surface when planting. 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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