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Iris pseudacorus 'Alba'

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A clump-forming, spreading perennial with erect, sword-shaped, greyish-green leaves to 90cm long and, in early summer, up to twelve, translucent cream flowers with purple-veined falls are borne on stems to 1m tall

Scientific classification

Species: Iris pseudacorus 'Alba' (Iris pseudacorus 'Alba')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Iris pseudacorus 'Alba'

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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 pseudacorus 'Alba'

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Iris pseudacorus 'Alba' care guide

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed during spring and summer growth

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division

Growing

Grow in wet, deep, acid, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It thrives at the margins of large ponds or streams. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well so plant with care

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