Iris graminea
Plum scented iris, Plum tart iris, Grassy iris
- Height × spread
- 0.4m × 0.25m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
This has flowers that are coloured a slightly pinkish mauve shade with a bluer central line. At the petal end there is what appears as an 'attachment' coloured white with blue veining. Three small petals (the standards) are at the centre of the bloom, curious and beautiful, and often partially enveloped by the rush-like leaves which rise above them. The flowers have the look of rare insects that have just alighted on the plant. It is particularly grown for its fragrance which is said to resemble plums. This iris naturally lives in moist water meadows but can live happily in humus-rich soil that is moist but well drained. This flowers from the end of April and through much of May.
- Flower colour
- Mauve
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 0.4m
- Spread
- 0.25m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Dry and shady soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - early · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertliser around the plant in early Spring, scratching it into the ground. Keep rhizomes exposed.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Outdoors
Planting Iris rhizomes
Position in a hole with roots pointing down and the top half of the rhizome level with the soil surface. Fill soil around the roots, leave the top part bare of soil so it will be exposed to the summer sun (this ensures flowering).
Applies to summer flowering Iris germanica or Bearded iris. Not Iris siberica
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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