Aucher-Eloy iris Iris aucheri

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
Names
Family
Iridaceae
Synonyms
Aucher-Eloy iris
Common names
Iris sindjarensis
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division of bulb offsets
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease free
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