Dutch Iris for Descanso Gardens

Dutch Iris (Iris) is a slender, upright perennial growing from a bulb. There are several selections each showing a different blossom color, mostly in the blue-purple or yellow tones. Dutch Iris do well in deep pots and can be forced for indoor bloom.

• CULTIVATION:
  • Location: Plant in direct sun.
  • Soil:
  • Water: If there is no rain, water regularly during spring when bloom is present. Reduce water after flowers and foliage die back. Plants become dormant in summer and return the following spring.
  • PROPAGATION: Divide every 3-4 years during fall. Bulbs are dormant during summer and fall.
  • PROBLEMS: Rodents.
  • SOURCES: Local nurseries and bulb and specialty catalogs.

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