Algerian iris Iris unguicularis

Algerian iris

ABOUT

I. unguicularis is a vigorous evergreen rhizomatous perennial to 30cm in height, with copious dark green leaves and very fragrant, deep violet flowers 5-8cm in width, the falls marked with white and deep yellow at the base, in late winter

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Iridaceae

    • Synonyms

      Algerian iris Algerian winter iris winter iris see more

    • Common names

      Iris stylosa

  • skullToxicity

    Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut back after flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Coastal City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division from midsummer to early autumn, plant immediately in flowering positions

  • insectPests

    Slugs and snails may be a problem

  • microbeDiseases

    May be subject to bacterial soft rot, grey moulds and a virus