Turkish iris
Also known as: golden iris; Monnier's iris
I. orientalis is a robust, semi-evergreen, perennial to nearly 1m tall. Flowers in clusters of up to 5, each 10cm wide, in late spring or early summer; white with a prominent, large yellow central blotch on the falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- Turkish iris (Iris orientalis)
- 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
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- 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 Turkish iris
Distribution map
Greece, Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Turkish iris
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Turkish iris care guide
- Moderate moisture all year, reduce watering when cold weather hits
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate moisture all year, reduce watering when cold weather hits
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow nitrogen iris fertilizer monthly from spring to mid summer
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, humus-rich soil in a sheltered position in 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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