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Yellow Crocus Iris

Iris crocea · Perennial

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
95–180 cm × —
Soil
fertile, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, sand; pH acid, alkaline, neutral
Flowering
April–July
Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.

The Gardening Year

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🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer or hand-pick adult weevils at night.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or organic pellets containing iron phosphate to protect foliage.

Bacterial soft rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging; cut away affected tissue and disinfect tools.

Iris leaf spot: Remove and dispose of infected leaves and clear all leaf debris at the end of the year.

Iris rust: Pick off lightly infected leaves to slow spread and maintain good air circulation around plants.

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