How to tend a Iris laevigata

Also known as: Iris albopurpurea Baker, Iris gmelinii Ledeb., Iris itsihatsi Hassk., Iris maackii Maxim., Iris phragmitetorum Hand.-Mazz., Iris versicolor Thunb., Xyridion laevigatum (Fisch.) Klatt, Iris albopurpurea var. bakeri Makino, Iris albopurpurea var. alba Makino, Iris laevigata f. leucantha Makino & Nob.Tanaka, Limniris maackii (Maxim.) Rodion., Limniris laevigata (Fisch.) Rodion., Limniris phragmitetorum (Hand.-Mazz.) Rodion., Iris pseudacorus var. mandshurica L.H.Bailey, Iris laevigata var. alba Ling Wang, L.Su & F.J.Shang, Iris albopurpurea var. genuina Makino, Iris laevigata f. albopurpurea (Baker) Makino, Iris laevigata var. albopurpurea (Baker) Takeda ex Makino

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Need pruning frequently, remove sprouts from the roots and some branches and leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Yunan
Category
Iridaceae, Iris
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-June, flowering period July-August
Flower colors
blue
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