Iris reticulata grow and care – 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
