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Iris illyrica

Iris illyrica
Dalmatian Iris

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More information

Iris illyrica, with satiny blue-violet flowers, a creamy heart and orange beards.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, July to October
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Description

This iris has beautiful, blue-violet satin flowers with a cream centre and orange beards.

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Iris illyrica in pictures

Iris illyrica (Flowering) Flowering
Iris illyrica (Foliage) Foliage
Iris illyrica (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Spike

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Iris

Species

illyrica

Family

Iridaceae

Other common names

Dalmatian Iris

Botanical synonyms

Iris pallida subsp. illyrica, Iris illyrica, Iris cengialti var. illyrica, Iris florentina var. illyrica, Iris pseudopallida

Origin

Southern Europe, Balkans

Product reference93381

Planting and care

For any stony, chalky, dry soil in full sun. 

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, July to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil well-draining, rather calcareous

Care

Pruning instructions Cut off the faded flower stalks.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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