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Irises

Some of the nearly 300 known species of irises can boast thousands of years worth of cultivation. They get their name from the Greek goddess of the same name. Iris was the goddess of rainbows. Irises originate from temperate parts of Asia and Europe and are predominantly found in colder and dryer regions.

Scientific classification

Genus

Irises (Iris)

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Toxic to Pets

Toxicity

15 cm to 1.2 m

Plant Height

15 cm

Spread

10 cm to 18 cm

Flower Size

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Images of Irises

Species

Butterfly-flower Bearded iris Siberian iris Yellow flag Northern blue flag iris Spanish iris Blackberry lily Central coast iris Crimean iris Southern blue flag Dwarf crested iris Algerian iris Netted iris Rocky mountain iris Giant blue iris Bowltube Iris Bulb iris Bearded iris Stool iris Fernald's iris Zigzag iris Bulley's iris Dutch iris Bearded iris 'Jesse's Song'Japanese iris 'White Ladies'Bearded iris 'Global Crossing'Tall bearded iris orange harvest Bearded iris 'Champagne Walz'Irises 'Soaring Kite'Irises 'Sherwood Pink'Bearded iris 'Dusky Challenger'Netted iris 'J.S. Dijt'Bearded iris 'Stairway to Heaven'Irises 'Gay Parasol'Irises 'Yaquina Blue'Japanese iris 'Coho'Irises 'Conjuration'Siberian iris 'Sky Wings'Siberian iris 'Super Ego'Japanese iris 'Pink Frost'Bearded iris 'Edith Wolford'Netted iris 'Pixie'Irises 'Who Needs A Prince'Irises 'Men In Black'Netted iris 'Gordon'Irises 'Taco Supreme'Bearded iris 'Beverly Sills'Species iris Bearded iris 'Titan's Glory'Bearded iris 'Supreme Sultan'Japanese iris 'Summer Storm'Netted iris 'Scent Sational'Bearded iris 'Orinoco Flow'Bearded iris 'Kent Pride'Bearded iris 'Fringe of Gold'Irises 'Big Money'Irises 'Paradise Bird'Irises 'Song of Norway'Bearded iris 'mary frances'Bearded iris 'Purple Serenade'Bearded iris 'Acapulco Gold'Irises 'Paradise'Bearded iris 'Autumn Circus'Irises 'Florentina'Siberian iris 'Tropic Night'Bamboo iris Irises 'Rajah'Netted iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'Siberian iris 'Sparkling Rose'Bearded iris 'Stepping Out'Siberian iris 'Strawberry Fair'Japanese iris 'Katy Mendez'Irises 'Symphony'Dutch iris 'Casablanca'Sweet iris 'Variegata'Japanese iris 'Rose Queen'Sweet iris 'Argentea Variegata'Iris histrioides 'Major'Iris hybrid Bearded iris 'Tiger Honey'Irises 'Black Gamecock'Bearded iris 'about town'Bearded iris 'Blueberry Bliss'Bearded iris 'Hemstitched'Bearded iris 'Before the Storm'Bearded iris 'Rain Dance'Bearded iris 'Celebration Song'Bearded iris 'Thornbird'Netted iris 'Pauline'Siberian iris 'Blue Moon'Irises 'Jane Phillips'Bearded iris 'Pure As Gold'Irises 'Musician'Netted iris 'Harmony'Irises 'Short Order'Irises 'Dauntless'Irises 'Secret Rites'Black iris 'black'

Toxicity

Poisoning from irises can be severe in cats and dogs. All parts of the plant contain toxins, with bulbs being the most toxic. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, mouth ulcers, and excessive drooling. Immediate veterinary care is crucial if ingested.

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Irises is an ornamental plant and can be very invasive. Its juice is mildly toxic and can cause skin irritation upon physical contact. When ingested in a large amount, the mild toxins can also lead to some poisonings in both humans and animals.

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Quickly Identify Irises

Sword-like green leaves in fan-shaped arrangement with flat two-ranked foliage.

Orchid-like blooms with diverse colors; six-part flowers with erect 'standards' and curved 'falls'.

Hardy brown capsule fruit, 2 inches (5 cm) long, splits to release seeds.

Linear to sword-shaped leaves, 6 inches to 2 feet (15 cm to 60 cm) long, forming clumps.

Tubular perianth flowers atop naked stem, with pendant 'falls' and erect 'standards'.

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Care Guide for Irises

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Irises thrives in consistent moisture environments typical of temperate zones, requiring weekly watering for optimal health. It prefers balanced hydration, resilient to variable rainfall when grown outdoors, making it suitable for diverse climates.

Propagation: Irises can be propagated through division, seed sowing, and rhizome cuttings, with division being the most efficient method. Key factors include well-draining soil, appropriate temperature, and light. The best time for division is late summer, and care should be taken to avoid rot.

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