Iris x hollandica
Dutch Iris
50 of these, in purple, violet, orange and white just went into the kidney shaped bed!
Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: x hollandica (hol-LAN-dee-kuh)
Class:
Species
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow
Violet/Lavender
Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Midseason (M)
Late Midseason (MLa)
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
