Iris albicans

Iris albicans growing geophyte of the genus Iris also known as Cemetery iris or White flag iris, Iris albicans perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10a.

Leaves green shape is narrow sword-shape, leaves grow in groups linked together.

Iris albicans flower

Flowers color white, the flower has 6 petals in the outer circle, 3 of the petals in the base

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Requirements for Iris albicans growing and care:

Alkaline soil, not too much wet

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can be aggressive

Recommended planting season?
Autumn, summer, autumn

Pests and diseases:
Snail

Pruning season:
Summer

How to prune:
Dead leaves

Size of the plant:
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring

General information about the flower
White flower, the flower has 6 petals in the outer circle, 3 of the petals in the base

Scientific name:

Iris albicans