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