Iris goniocarpa
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A clump-forming perennial, to around 30cm high, with linear, grass-like green leaves. Small, mottled violet-blue or occasionally white flowers, with tall standards and small white beards tipped with yellow on the falls, are borne singly on upright stems in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris goniocarpa (Iris goniocarpa)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris goniocarpa
Distribution map
Himalaya to Central China
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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 goniocarpa
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Iris goniocarpa care guide
- Keep root zone evenly moist, never waterlogged
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep root zone evenly moist, never waterlogged
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light feed during growth
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
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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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