Iris 'Tarn Hows'
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A rhizomatous perennial, to 90cm high in flower, with upright, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Flowers have warm pinkish brown standards and falls touched with gold at the base, and a yellow beard. Mid season
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Tarn Hows' (Iris 'Tarn Hows')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Tarn Hows'
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 'Tarn Hows'
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Iris 'Tarn Hows' care guide
- Deep watering then wait for partial soil drying before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering then wait for partial soil drying before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-concentration bulb feed twice annually spring growth phase
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in neutral to slightly acid soil with good drainage. Plant rhizomes just above soil level, as sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. See bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, rust diseases, rhizome rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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