Grown for centuries and eh emblem of many kings, irises offer a wide range of blooming times, colors and sizes for the garden and cut flowers for the home. Irises bloom in every color but true red. Flowers may be bicolored, with the petal edges frilled, ruffled or a different color.
Growing Guide
Full sun, with partial shade tolerated. Humus rich, moist but well drained soil. Deadhead. pests include iris borer, bacterial soft rot, aphids and thrips. To reduce problems with borers, remove and destroy infected rhizomes at any time and old foliage and litter in teh fall prevent overwintering borer eggs.
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