iris 'Purple Magic'
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A rhizomatous perennial to about 80cm with fans of sword-shaped, greyish-green foliage which may persist into winter. The ruffled, purple flowers are produced in late spring with, in a good year, a second flush in late summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Purple Magic' (Iris 'Purple Magic')
- 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
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Purple Magic'
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 'Purple Magic'
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iris 'Purple Magic' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningOld flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn; see Dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid 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. See also Bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to iris rhizome rot, a leaf spot and a virus; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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