Iris 'Sable Night'
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A rhizomatous perennial, to around 90cm high in flower, with upright, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Flowers have rich violet standards, and velvety purple black falls with a purple beard
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Sable Night' (Iris 'Sable Night')
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Sable Night'
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 'Sable Night'
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Iris 'Sable Night' care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in neutral to slightly acid soil with good drainage. Plant rhizomes just above soil level, as sun on the rhizomes encourages flowering. See bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, rust diseases, rhizome rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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