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iris 'Benton Berenice'

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A rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, up to 86cm high in flower, with glaucous, sword-shaped leaves and tan markings over a yellow base, flowering in late May.

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Benton Berenice' (Iris 'Benton Berenice')
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 Berenice'

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 'Benton Berenice'

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iris 'Benton Berenice' care guide

Allow top soil to dry partially between deep soak watering sessions
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Allow top soil to dry partially between deep soak watering sessions

Fertilizing

Feed low-nitrogen bloom fertilizer biweekly pre and post flowering

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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