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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.2m
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 unguicularis
Other names: Algerian iris, Iris stylosa
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Genus: Iris
Species: I. unguicularis - I. unguicularis is a small perennial with a compact, erect habit. Its slender leaves are mid-green. In late winter it bears almost stemless, fragrant, purple flowers with white and yellow markings.
Iris unguicularis is: Evergreen
Flower: Purple in Spring; Purple in Winter
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers have soft fragrance.
Habit: Compact, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Iris unguicularis (Algerian iris) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.6m 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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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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