Dalmatian iris
Also known as: orrice root; orris root; pale blue iris; pale iris; sweet iris
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with sword-shaped, green to greyish-blue leaves up to 60cm long. In early summer, branched stems up to 1m high bear two to six scented, lilac-blue flowers with yellow beards, each up to 12cm across, that emerge from dry silvery bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- Dalmatian iris (Iris pallida)
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Dalmatian iris
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Dalmatian iris
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Dalmatian iris care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 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, 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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