Algerian Iris
Iris unguicularis
Algerian Winter Iris , Winter Iris
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This is a vigorous, clump-forming evergreen perennial growing from rhizomes. It has upright, dark grey-green leaves and, in late winter and early spring it produces fragrant lavender flowers with veined yellow-marked falls.
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Difficulty
Easy
Flowering time
Spring, Winter
Fruiting time
Summer, Autumn
Harvesting
Generally not harvested.
Propagation
Division
Divide rhizomes in midsummer to early autumn.
Special features
Origin
Greece, Europe
Environment
Light
Full Sun
Soil moisture
Dry
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Compost, Sand
Soil PH preference
Alkaline, Neutral
Frost hardiness
Half-Hardy
Personality
Family
Iridaceae
Flower colour
Purple, Yellow, White
Scent
Mild
Problems
Can suffer attacks from slugs & snails but generally disease free
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