Iris clarkei
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A clump-forming, upright perennial, to around 60cm high in flower, with narrowly sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Flowers are purple or blue, with white patches at the base, and are borne on branching stems in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris clarkei (Iris clarkei)
- 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 · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris clarkei
Distribution map
Himalaya
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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 clarkei
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Iris clarkei care guide
- Consistently damp soil, deep watering during prolonged dry hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Consistently damp soil, deep watering during prolonged dry hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris-specific feed every four weeks spring and summer months
Pruning
PruningRemove spent flower stems after flowering, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing irises for more detailed advice
Growing
GrowingThrives in a sunny position, in moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate some dappled shade, though they flower best in full sun. Divide every three to five years to maintain vigour
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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 aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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