Iris 'Blue King'

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A rhizomatous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with linear, strap-like, bright green leaves and erect stems, up to 1.2m tall, bearing deep violet-purple flowers with veined yellow throats from May into June. Perfect for planting beside water, such as a pond

Scientific classification

Species: Iris 'Blue King' (Iris 'Blue King')
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Iris 'Blue King'

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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 'Blue King'

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Iris 'Blue King' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

Pruning

Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division of the rhizome shortly from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises

Growing

Grow in any moist but not waterlogged, neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring

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