iris 'Purple Gem'
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Purple Gem' is a dwarf, bulbous plant, to 12cm in height, with erect, linear, mid-green leaves and plum-purple flowers in early spring; the falls have dark-purple tips with distinctive white speckling and a cream central band
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Purple Gem' (Iris 'Purple Gem')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Purple Gem'
Distribution map
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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 'Purple Gem'
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iris 'Purple Gem' 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
PropagationLift and divide bulbs in early autumn; see bulb propagation
Growing
GrowingGrows best in full sun in well-drained soil, or in a bulb frame. See bulb iris cultivation
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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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