Description
Iris is a genus of flowering plants with showy flowers which increase the beauty of empty outdoor space.
Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes or, in drier climates, from bulbs. They have long, erect flowering stems which may be simple or branched, solid or hollow, and flattened or circular.Irises usually have 3 to 10 basal sword-shaped leaves growing in dense clumps.
The bulbous species have cylindrical, basal leaves.The inflorescences are in the shape of a fan and contain one or more symmetrical six-lobed flowe| Common Name | Iris |
| Height | Up to 4 feet |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Late winter or early spring to summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am
- Water only when the soil feels dry to touch
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant part of the plant
- Fertilize the plant during planting and growing season with organic fertilizer
- Store the bulbs away from sunlight in a cool and dry area and check regularly
- Do not store bulbs for more time as they can loose their viability
Iris care
- These bulbs are pre-treated and ready to sow
- Plant Iris bulbs in September to December in warm sunny positions
- Plant the bulbs in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Before planting, loosen the soil and add compost in the soil to increase its fertility
- Plant the bulbs 5 cm deep and a minimum of 7 cm apart
- After planting cover the bulb with soil and water thoroughly
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation are in the ratio : 1
- Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1)
- Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 14 to 24 degrees Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer in the soil before planting the bulbs. |
Iris special feature
The flowers of Iris symbolize wisdom, courage, hope, and faith.
Iris uses
Ornamental Use:
- Iris is extensively grown as an ornamental plant in a home and botanical gardens