Crimean iris
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I. lutescens is a spreading rhizomatous perennial to 30cm tall, with erect, sword-shaped leaves and yellow, white, blue or purple flowers 7cm wide in early spring, the standards larger than the yellow-bearded falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crimean iris (Iris lutescens)
- 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
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Crimean iris
Distribution map
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 Crimean iris
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Crimean iris care guide
- Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift rhizomes and divide clumps from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil 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 slugs, snails and thrips
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