bearded iris
Also known as: common German flag; common iris; flag; flag iris; German iris; liberty iris; orrice root; orris root; delicate iris
I. germanica is an evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves. Flowers have both bluish-violet standards and falls, with yellow beards in late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- bearded iris (Iris germanica)
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bearded 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 bearded iris
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bearded iris care guide
- Medium watering rate, fully dry soil during winter dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium watering rate, fully dry soil during winter dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingBulb flower feed monthly before flower stalk development
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by dividing irises from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained or sharply drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Ideal at the base of a sunny wall
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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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