A small bulbous iris with delicately patterned flowers of blue with yellow and blue marks on the falls from late winter to early spring. Max Height 8cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’
A small bulbous iris with delicately patterned flowers of blue with yellow and blue marks on the falls from late winter to early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Katharine Hodgkin' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 8cm, 15cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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