bamboo iris
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A vigorous, spreading, evergreen perennial forming large clumps of upright, bamboo-like stems and fans of around ten shiny green, sword-shaped leaves to 40cm long. Branched stems up to 1.2m tall bear up to 30 flat, white flowers marked with yellow and blue spots to 10cm across from late spring into early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bamboo iris (Iris confusa)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- 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 bamboo iris
Distribution map
Southern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of bamboo iris
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bamboo iris care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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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 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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