aril iris
Also known as: regalia iris
I. hoogiana is a rhizomatous perennial with erect mid-green foliage up to 50cm long. In late spring or early summer it produces mid-blue, fragrant flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- aril iris (Iris hoogiana)
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of aril iris
Distribution map
Tadzhikistan, Uzbekistan
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of aril iris
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aril iris care guide
- Moderate watering pre-dormancy, full soil drying winter rest
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering pre-dormancy, full soil drying winter rest
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Pruning
PruningRemove withered foliage
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division after flowering
Growing
GrowingIt can be difficult to grow in a garden situation as it comes from areas with dry, cold winters, dry summers and wet spring. Though hardy, wet winters encourage growth that is prone to cold damage. Outdoors grow in very well-drained soil in full sun. Best grown in a bulb frame in containers using gritty, free-draining compost, keep dry during the summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus infection and leafspot
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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