Algerian iris 'Mary Barnard' Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard'

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'Mary Barnard' is an evergreen perennial with narrow, dark green leaves and very fragrant, rich violet flowers in mid-winter or early spring
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Iridaceae
Synonyms
Algerian iris 'Mary Barnard'
Common names
Iris 'Mary Barnard'
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove any dying foliage, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
Pests
Can be damaged by slugs and snails. Caterpillars sometimes eat the flowers
Diseases
May be affected by grey moulds
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