Iris
Iris
Iris
Plant family
Iris family (Iridaceae)
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
25 cm
Row spacing
25 cm
Seeding depth
4 cm
Instructions
Description
The irises (Iris) are a genus of plants that belong to the iris family (Iridaceae). The botanical name iris comes from the variety of colors in which irises can be found. Botanically, however, they are only distantly related to the lilies (Lilium). They are grown as ornamental plants and grow to just over 1 meter tall. There are over 300 species. The rhizome of the iris, also called violet root(el), has been used as a remedy.
Origin:
From the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
Growing tips
Usually hardy. Water requirements are species dependent. The rhizome is placed 2/3 deep into the soil for planting. Good neighbors: stonecrop, peony, delphinium, daylily. Planting in March is also possible. Cut back wilted inflorescences at the leaf base. Propagate every few years by rhizome division.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Root Rot
Pests
Land snails
Voles
