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iris 'Benton Bluejohn'

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A rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, up to 75cm high in flower, with glaucous, sword-shaped leaves and scented, fall petals lightly marbled violet, standards marbled deep blue-violet, crested beard, light yellow, flowering in May.

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Benton Bluejohn' (Iris 'Benton Bluejohn')
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: Semi evergreen · Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of iris 'Benton Bluejohn'

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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 'Benton Bluejohn'

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iris 'Benton Bluejohn' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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, every 3-4 years, see dividing irises

Growing

Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline loam in full sun, with upper part of rhizomes exposed at soil level and not overshadowed, rotate every 5-6 years. See bearded iris cultivation

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