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Iris graminea
Iris, Grass-Leaved Iris
Origin: Central southern Europe; Spain to Russia and throughout the Caucasus Mountains.
| Family |
| Iridaceae |
| Genus |
| Iris |
| Species |
| graminea |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 22 - 45 cm |
| Spread |
| 22 - 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Iris graminea is a herbaceous perennial |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil containing loam. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Possible problems include: slugs, snails, thrips and grey moulds. |
| Flower Description |
| Very showy with rich purples and blues. Has a plum scented fragrance. |
| Propagation |
| By division in spring or late summer or by seed as soon as they are ripe and kept in a cold frame over winter. |
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