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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.9m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Iris confusa
Other names: Bamboo iris
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Genus: Iris
Species: I. confusa - I. confusa is an upright perennial with fans of mid-green, sword-like leaves borne on bamboo-like stems which eventually lie flat and root. Pale blue or white flowers with yellow or purple spots bloom in mid-spring.
Iris confusa is: Evergreen
Flower: Pale-blue, Yellow, White in Spring
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Habit: Compact, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Iris confusa (Bamboo iris) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Coastal, City
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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