Aucher-Eloy iris Iris aucheri

Aucher-Eloy iris

ABOUT

I. aucheri is a bulbous herbaceous perennial to 30cm in height, with narrow, crowded leaves and 2-3 flowers 5-7cm in width, the petals pale or deep violet-blue or white, with a central yellow ridge on the falls

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Iridaceae

    • Synonyms

      Aucher-Eloy iris

    • Common names

      Iris sindjarensis

  • skullToxicity

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

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0-0.1 metre

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division of bulb offsets

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by slugs and snails

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free