Purple bearded Iris
Iris 'Lent A. Williamson'
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
90cm | Max | 15cm |
40cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Purple bearded Iris Overview
Lavender-violet standards. Very large velvety royal-purple falls, with a brilliant orange beard.
Common problems with Purple bearded Iris
How to propagate Purple bearded Iris
Division
By division of rhizomes or offsets in late summer. Certain cultivars should be propagated by division only.
Rhizomes
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Other uses of Purple bearded Iris
Grown for their distinctive and colourful flowers. Suitable for coastal conditions.