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Iris pallida subsp. pallida (Orris)
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1 hour care
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Iris pallida subsp. pallida
Other names
Orris, Iris pallida var. dalmatica
Genus
Iris Iris
Species
I. pallida subsp. pallida - I. pallida subsp. pallida is a vigorous, semi-evergreen bulb, with narrow, grey-green leaves and light-violet flowers with a yellowish beard in late spring and early summer.
Iris pallida subsp. pallida is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, Pale-purple, White in Spring; Yellow, White, Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Thrips Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot Grey mould , Iris rhizome rot
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to keep tidy
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Iris pallida subsp. pallida (Orris) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid, loamy soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Iris pallida subsp. pallida
Other names
Orris, Iris pallida var. dalmatica
Genus
Iris Iris
Species
I. pallida subsp. pallida - I. pallida subsp. pallida is a vigorous, semi-evergreen bulb, with narrow, grey-green leaves and light-violet flowers with a yellowish beard in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Pale-purple, White in Spring; Yellow, White, Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to keep tidy
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Iris pallida subsp. pallida (Orris) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid, loamy soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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