Purple Iris
Plant Bio:
Purple iris are a wonderful blooming perennial that adds color and texture to any landscape. These plants flower in late spring early summer and will naturalize and multiply easily in the landscape.
Watering Requirements
Regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat. At least 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Once a year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Apply in late spring after the last frost.
Pruning Time & Tips
Deadhead spend blooms, cut back foliage in the fall – Divide clumps every few years.
Common Pests & Diseases
Iris borers and Aphids.
Maturity
2’ x 2-3’
Troubleshooting:
If aphids do appear, they can cause some leaf-spotting. Use neem oil or an insecticidal soap to reduce their impact.
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