Danford iris
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I. danfordiae is a small, bulbous perennial growing to 10cm tall. In early spring, a single, yellow, scented flower is borne with tiny brown or green speckles on each fall. Narrow, four-sided leaves are short at flowering but then elongate reaching up to 30cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- Danford iris (Iris danfordiae)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Danford iris
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Danford iris
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Danford iris care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or from offsets; see bulb propagation
Growing
GrowingGrows best in an open, sunny well-drained site. Produces many small bulblets and should be planted deeper than other Reticulata irises to maintain bulbs at flowering size
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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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