white-flowered iris
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A variable perennial, to around 40cm high, with linear, finely ribbed, grey-green leaves, sometimes flushed with purple at the base. Flowers are usually pale violet blue, or part white or pale yellow, often with narrow falls, and are sometimes produced while the leaves are still relatively short
Scientific classification
- Species
- white-flowered iris (Iris lactea)
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white-flowered iris
Distribution map
Tepm. Asia Western Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of white-flowered iris
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white-flowered 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 spent flower stems in summer, and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice. Plants raised from seed may take some years to flower
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, deep, fertile soil that does not dry out. Will tolerate part shade but flowering is best in full sun
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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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