Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica
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An upright perennial, to around 80cm high, with narrow, sword-shaped grey-green leaves. Branching stems bear up to ten flowers in early summer, in shades from pale to deep purple or occasionally white. Flowers have delicate, narrow petals, with a yellow signal and often have darker purple veining on the falls
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica (Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica)
- 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
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica pictures
Distribution of Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica
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 spuria subsp. musulmanica
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Iris spuria subsp. musulmanica 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 spent flower stems and any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, see dividing iris for more detailed advice
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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