Iris hollandica
Scientific Name | Iris hollandica |
Common Name | Dutch Iris |
Family | Iridaceae |
Habit | Herbaceous Perennial Flower |
Growth Form | Growing from a bulb. Leaves strap-like, overlapping at base, oriented in one plane. |
Mature Size | Height: 20″ Width: 4″ |
Flowers | Varies by cultivar. Bloom Time: Summer. 6-parted with 3 outer spreading or pendent “falls” and 3 inner erect “standards”, fruit a capsule. |
Hardiness | Zones 6-9, 5 if winter mulch protected |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | Established Iris are drought resistant. New Iris need 1″ water weekly. |
Soil Requirements | Well amended, well drained soil. Clay Soils, Loam Soils. Soil PH: Acid. |
Other Info | Leave the foliage until it dies after the bloom. |
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