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iris 'Major' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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iris 'Major'

Iris histrioides 'Major'

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Major' is a bulbous perennial to 15cm in height, with linear, 4-angled leaves and large deep blue flowers, marked with yellow on the falls, in early spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

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

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth 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

Patio ContainerWall Side BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years