grass-leaved iris
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I. graminea is a rhizomatous iris 30-40cm tall, with narrow, bright green leaves and plum-scented, reddish-purple flowers 8cm wide, the falls white, strongly veined with violet
Scientific classification
- Species
- grass-leaved iris (Iris graminea)
- 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
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of grass-leaved iris
Distribution map
C and Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of grass-leaved iris
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grass-leaved iris care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationDivide in spring or late summer. Propagate by seed as soon as it is ripe and overwinter in a coldframe
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun or part shade
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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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