Iris unguicularis grow and care – geophyte of the genus Iris also known as Algerian iris, Iris unguicularis perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10a.
Leaves green shape is narrow sword-shape, leaves grow in groups linked together.
Iris unguicularis flower
Flowers color purple, the flower has 6 petals in the outer circle, 3 of the petals red in the base, the other 3 there is yellow line in the middle from the base to the top with strips of purple and white, 3 petals in the inner part of the flowers in light purple and it cover with inner petal.
Iris unguicularis for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Iris unguicularis 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
What is the size of a Iris unguicularis plant?
20-40 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
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Autumn
General information about the flower
Purple flower, the flower has 6 petals in the outer circle, 3 of the petals red in the base, the other 3 there is yellow line in the middle from the base to the top with strips of purple and white, 3 petals in the inner part of the flowers in light purple and it cover with inner petal.
Scientific name:
Iris unguicularis