gold-marked iris

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I. chrysographes is an herbaceous perennial to 50cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and slightly fragrant deep red-purple flowers 5-10cm in width in early summer, marked with gold on the falls

gold-marked iris

Scientific classification

Species
gold-marked iris (Iris chrysographes)
Genus
Iris
Family
Iridaceae
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Bogs · 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 · Partial shade
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Distribution of gold-marked iris

Distribution map

Tibet to Northeastern Myanmar

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of gold-marked iris

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gold-marked iris care guide

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations

Fertilizing

Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing

Propagation

Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions

Growing

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring

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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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