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Genus
Common Name

IRIS spuria Port of Call

Pale lilac standards. Yellow dfalls with white edge. June-July. Glaucous, narrow sword like leaves. Ht. 120cm. Sp. 60cm. Moist soil or bog. Lime tolerant. Part shade or sun.

Spurian irises continue the iris flowering season through into July and August. They have a wide geographical range, being native to the Mediterranean, Asia Minor and North Africa. They require full sun and a good loam or clay soil. They are happy in both acid and alkaline soils. They make excellent border plants, providing strong vertical lines. They all make strong clumps and should be allowed a spread of at least 50cm.

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Plant Details: IRIS spuria Port of Call

Plant: IRIS

Species: spuria

Variety: Port of Call

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: Turkey

Flower month: Jun, Jul

Flower scent: None

Foliage colour: Green

Hardy: Hardy

Soil type: Heavy clay tolerant

Aspect: Sun

Evergreen: Deciduous

Height: 120

Spread: 60

Flower type: Single

Foliage style: Arch Foliage Habit

Leaf colour: Green

Seed month: Sep

Seed colour: Black, Brown

Bicolour: YES

Self: NO

Suggested Container: None

Naturalising: YES

Protect from slugs: Yes

Winter grow conditions: O

Container Compost: Peat Substitute Compost

Year of introduction: YES

Web rating: Woottens Plants rating 7/10

Special uses: Deer Proof, Rabbit Proof, Marine

Pot Size: Bareroot

Sub Group: Spuria

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