Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift'
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A rhizomatous perennial to 80cm with sword-shaped silvery-green leaves and white flowers with a pinkish-purple stripe in the centre appearing May to June. Thrives in bogs, marshes and the edge of lakes and streams
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift' (Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
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- Spread
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- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
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Distribution of Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift'
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 laevigata 'Snowdrift'
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Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift' care guide
- Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
- Watering
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Watering
Keep root zone evenly moist through growth without stagnant water
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced iris feed every three weeks in active spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist to wet, deep, humus-rich, acid soil; thrives at the margins of ponds or streams. Tolerates some lime
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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, snails and iris sawfly
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