iris 'Terre à Silex'
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Tall bearded iris bearing numerous, ruffled and shimmering flowers, 9 to 11 per stem on average, in late spring. Upright standards are white with clearly aubergine-toned edges, falls of a nearly black crimson-purple and a luminous orange-red beard resting on a white area with dark purple striations
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Terre à Silex' (Iris 'Terre à Silex')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be 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
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Terre à Silex'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of iris 'Terre à Silex'
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iris 'Terre à Silex' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Trim back foliage by half to prevent wind rock while the roots establish
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn every 3 to 4 years, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. 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 iris sawfly, slugs, snails, aphids and thrips
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