Iris sibirica 'Teal Velvet' (Siberian iris 'Teal Velvet')
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.75m 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 sibirica 'Teal Velvet'
Other names: Siberian iris 'Teal Velvet'
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Genus: Iris
Variety or cultivar: 'Teal Velvet' _ 'Teal Velvet' is a rhizomatous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with linear, strap-like, bright to grey-green leaves and, from late spring into summer, erect stems bearing light purple standards above broad, purple falls with white at the base of each petal.
Iris sibirica 'Teal Velvet' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Spring; Purple in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases: Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
General care
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to keep tidy. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Iris sibirica 'Teal Velvet' (Siberian iris 'Teal Velvet') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises, Waterside
Cultivation: Grow in most soil that is preferably moist but not waterlogged. In drier soils, dig in well-rotted manure before planting and apply as a mulch each spring.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained, Moisture-retentive | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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