Vigorous clumps of grass-like evergreen leaves and fragrant, pale lavender to deep violet flowers with a band of yellow on the falls from early to mid-summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers January to March. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Iris unguicularis
Vigorous clumps of grass-like evergreen leaves and fragrant, pale lavender to deep violet flowers with a band of yellow on the falls from early to mid-summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Iris |
|---|---|
| Species | unguicularis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lavender, violet |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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