Iris 'Indian Chief'
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A clump-forming, rhizomatous herbaceous perennial with sword-shaped grey-green leaves and large, velvety dark maroon red to pinkish-red flowers with orange to dark yellow beards appearing from spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Indian Chief' (Iris 'Indian 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
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Indian Chief'
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 'Indian Chief'
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Iris 'Indian Chief' care guide
- Water deeply during dry periods when actively growing; keep rhizomes slightly dry.
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Water deeply during dry periods when actively growing; keep rhizomes slightly dry.
Fertilizing
FertilizingUse a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring and again just after blooming.
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun. Do not cover the rhizomes with mulch, or allow other plants to shade them; sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. Give a high potash feed in spring and divide every three to four years. See also bearded iris cultivation
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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
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