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Iris forrestii

Iris forrestii
Forrest's iris

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Graden Merit
Iris forrestii, beautiful chamois-yellow flowers striated with brown violet.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

This is a miniature Siberian iris. It has the same lanceolate and narrow foliage, with a shiny upper side and a matte underside, and the same upright habit. The flowers are yellowish-brown, striated with brownish-purple. A species closely related to I. wilsonii, with which it is often confused.

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Iris forrestii (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

forrestii

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Forrest's iris

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

It thrives in moderately dry soil, in cool regions. It is sensitive to very compact and suffocating soils.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
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Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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