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Iris unguicularis
Algerian Iris
Notes

Uses: A hardy ornamental perennial herb. Plant in groups for mixed landscapes as a feature, or mass plant in large drifts in borders, verges, median strips and roundabouts for a spring floral display. Tolerates poor soils. Butterfly attracting.

  • Height 0.4-0.5m
  • Spread 0.4-0.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Iridaceae
  • Botanical Name Iris unguicularis
  • Common Name Algerian Iris
  • Origin Algeria to W. Asia
  • Habit Clumping, Arching
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Strap-leaved