Iris xiphium
Spanish Iris
Description
Spanish iris, is an iris native to Spain and Portugal. It is bulbous and bears blue, violet, white or yellow flowers. They are around 6 cm wide. The plant can reach up to 80 cm. It typically flowers in May and June, but it can vary. The greyish-green leaves emerge in autumn, they grow between 20–70 cm tall. The leaves die after the flowers fade.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.