Iris 'Earl of Essex' (Earl of Essex Iris)


Botanical Information

FamilyIridaceae
GenusIris
Cultivar'Earl of Essex'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeBest in sunny beds or borders.
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a humusy, well-drained soil. Avoid overhead watering and heavy clay soils. It is a good idea to deadhead spent flowers and remove the flowering stems to ground after bloom.
PestsThe largest pest threat is the iris borer. May also be affected by bacterial soft rot and fungal leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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