bristle-pointed iris

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An herbaceous perennial to 90cm in height, the mid-green leaves with a prominent midrib. Flowers 6-9cm in width, bluish-purple, with minute standards and large, rounded falls

bristle-pointed iris

Scientific classification

Species
bristle-pointed iris (Iris setosa)
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
Deciduous
Foliage
Tufted
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of bristle-pointed iris

Distribution map

Northern America, Eastern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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bristle-pointed iris care guide

Moderate regular watering, partial soil dryness allowed between irrigation
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, partial soil dryness allowed between irrigation

Fertilizing

Weak iris flowering feed every four weeks spring and summer growing months

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Tall varieties can have their leaf fans trimmed to one third of the total height to reduce wind rock while the plants are establishing

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn

Growing

Grow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid loam in full 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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