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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
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 pseudacorus
Other names: Yellow iris, Yellow fleur-de-lis, Water flag, Water skegs, Yellow flag, Daggers, Flagon, Jacob's sword
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Genus: Iris
Species: I. pseudoacorus - I. pseudoacorus has bright yellow flowers with brown veining in the centre flowering in mid and late summer.
Iris pseudacorus is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Toxicity: Severe stomach discomfort may result if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Nymphaea 'James Brydon' (Waterlily 'James Brydon')
Iris pseudacorus (Yellow iris) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Aquatic, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in permanently wet, humus-rich, acidic soil or even in water. It is a vigorous plant, so will quickly establish a colony.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
amethyst
Will the leaves of the yellow iris grows back if ill cut the leaves??
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 12th January 2011 11:49
- Last reply: Wed. 12th January 2011 19:52
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