Iris innominata
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An evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm tall with very narrow leaves to 4mm wide often with purple-red bases. From late spring into early summer, stems bear one or two flowers each up to 8cm across; flower colour is typically cream, yellow or orange but may also be shades of pink, purple or blue
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris innominata (Iris innominata)
- 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
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris innominata
Distribution map
Western USA
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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 innominata
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Iris innominata care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun or partial 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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