Iris histrioides
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A compact perennial bulb, to around 15cm high, with upright, broadly sword-shaped, angled green leaves. Flowers are produced alongside the new leaves in early spring, and are violet blue with white markings and a yellow ridge on the falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris histrioides (Iris histrioides)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris histrioides
Distribution map
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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 histrioides
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Iris histrioides care guide
- Light regular watering foliage growth, dry dormant bulb soil
- Watering
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Watering
Light regular watering foliage growth, dry dormant bulb soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength bulb fertilizer applied before bud formation
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil in sun or part shade. See bulb iris cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spots, ink disease, rust diseases, bulb rot and viruses; see Iris diseases for more details
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and thrips
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