tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'
Also known as: Information to be completed
Tall Chief' is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, up to 1m high, with glaucous leaves and scented, purple-tinged red-brown flowers, with yellow veining on the falls and golden yellow beards, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief' (Iris 'Tall Chief')
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief' pictures
Distribution of tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'
Distribution map
Information to be completed
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief'
Information to be completed
tall bearded iris 'Tall Chief' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- 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
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they get baked in summer sun, which encourages flowering. See bearded iris cultivation
People also ask
Information to be completed
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 slugs, snails and thrips
Explore the plant health library →
