Iris reticulata

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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Requirements for 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 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