Iris xiphium & cvs
DUTCH IRIS, SPANISH IRIS
Iridaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa

Other Botanical Names: Iris hispanica, Iris lusitanica, Iris taitii

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Iris xiphium & cvs
DUTCH IRIS, SPANISH IRIS
Iridaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue, mauve, yellow, white or brown

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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