white flag iris

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Rhizomatous, bearded iris 30-60cm tall, with widely sword-shaped, grey-green leaves and unbranched stems bearing 1-3 fragrant white flowers with yellow-tipped white beards, in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: white flag iris (Iris albicans)
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
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Distribution of white flag iris

Distribution map

Saudi Arabia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of white flag iris

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white flag iris care guide

Moderate watering cycle, allow partial soil dryness between deep soaks
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate watering cycle, allow partial soil dryness between deep soaks

Fertilizing

Diluted iris-specific feed every four weeks spring through summer

Pruning

Cut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises or propagate by seed

Growing

Grow 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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