Iris reticulata growing geophyte of the genus Iris and also known as Netted Iris, Iris reticulata perennial plant summer deciduous and used as ornamental plant, grow temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green in narrow shape grow straight and can be break easily, leaves grow in groups linked together.
Iris reticulata flower
Flower color can be: blue, purple or white, can be more than one color on the flower. The flower has 6 petals: in the outer circle 3 with different inner color mostly yellow & white and on those color mostly dots or little stipes.
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How to grow Iris reticulata growing and care:
Well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Bulb/ Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Nothing special
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Iris borer
Pruning season:
Summer when the leaves die
How to prune:
Cut all the leaves
Size of the plant?
5-15 cm
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade (can grow but sometime effect on the bloom)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring, summer
General information about the flower
Blue, purple, white or can be more than one color on the flower, flowers has 6 petals: in the outer circle 3 with different inner color mostly yellow & white and on those color mostly dots or little stripes.
Vegetative Reproduction
Vegetative Reproduction Method:
Bulbs
Preferred time for vegetative reproduction:
End of the summer – autumn
Time to grow roots in vegetative reproduction:
Until the beginning of the season
Treatment for vegetative reproduction:
Same treatment as grown plant
Scientific name:
Iris reticulata