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Iris pseudacorus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris, Water Flag,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Water Plants Clumping, Tufting, Upright

Description:

An evergreen clump forming rhizomatous aquatic perennial with upright green sword-like leaves. Yellow iris flowers appear during Summer on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display. A must have for ponds.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy

Landscape Use(s)

Aquatic Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Iridaceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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