tawny iris
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A rhizomatous perennial with bright green, strap shaped leaves to 70cm long. Produces tall flowering stems in late spring, each bearing 4-6 copper-coloured flowers to 7cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- tawny iris (Iris fulva)
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tawny iris
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of tawny iris
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tawny iris care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flowering stems and dead leaves as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing iris for more detailed advice
Growing
GrowingGrow in damp, humus-rich soil, or in up to 15cm of standing water. Ideal at the margins of ponds or streams, in bog gardens, or in spring-flooding areas that dry out over summer. Thrives in high summer temperatures
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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 slugs and snails, sawfly larvae and thrips
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