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varied-coloured iris

Iris histrio

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

I. histrio is a dwarf, bulbous perennial, to 7cm tall, with upright, narrow, square-sectioned leaves and pale blue flowers marked with white, yellow and darker blue, in late winter

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained neutral or slightly alkaline soil

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift and separate bulbs in early autumn

Pests

Susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years