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How to Grow and Care for Wild iris

Wild iris, also known as African iris, Butterfly iris, Fairy iris, Large wild iris

Wild iris is a rugged and low-maintenance plant suitable for a variety of garden settings. The key care points include full to partial sunlight exposure and well-draining soil. Over-watering should be avoided to prevent root rot, and wild iris can tolerate periods of drought. Regular deadheading of spent blooms helps promote further flowering.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild iris

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7
Planting TimeMid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones
8-11
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Wild iris is an evergreen perennial with clumps of upright, narrow leaves extending up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) tall. Its distinguished flowers feature outer white petals, each with a golden area near the base, and inner petals sprinkled with brown markings. Violet-hued style branches contrast the flower’s color palette. Flowers appear in roughly bi-weekly cycles and last for a fleeting 1-3 days. Each individual bloom rises above the foliage, contributing to its vivid and recurrent floral display.
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