Iris x 'Indigo Princess'

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Common Name:

Iris

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Description

This regal bearded iris has magnificent ruffled petals in the deepest violet hues. With its superb branching habit, Indigo princess is one of the best recent refinements to the classic Iris pattern.

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Blooming

All bear flowers with 6 petals. Three, called standards, point up or out. And three, called falls, point out or down. Generally flowers are borne in small clusters and buds open in succession along the stalk.

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Growth

A vast genus or both perennials and bulbs, 300 species and thousands of cultivars. Foliage is sword shaped, strap shaped, or grassy. Some rhizomatous species spread widely, other form clumps.

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Planting

Varies by type. Beware of planting rhizomes too deeply or covered with too much mulch, as they may rot. Plant bearded irises from mid-summer to early fall.

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Pest

The most serious problem is bacterial soft rot, which you will recognize from mushy, foul-smelling rhizomes. To prevent, do not use manure or excess nitrogen, especially with poor drainage. If soft rot occurs, dig up and destroy the effected portions of rhizome

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Interesting facts

Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, gives her name to these flowers. History records their cultivation as far back as 1500 BC in Egypt.

Iris (Iris x 'Indigo Princess') - Soil and irrigation

Bearded irises prefer average to rich, well-drained soil. Whereas bog irises need permanently damp soil or even to be placed at a pond margin.