iris 'Knick Knack'
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Knick Knack' is a compact perennial, to 15cm tall, with grey-green foliage and small, delicately-coloured spring flowers comprising white standards with dark blue edging and white falls with lighter blue markings
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Knick Knack' (Iris 'Knick Knack')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Knick Knack'
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 'Knick Knack'
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iris 'Knick Knack' care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by dividing iris rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun but acid soils are tolerated if well-drained. Sun on the rhizomes will encourage flowering. 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, snails and thrips
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