Iris Flower Seeds Packet

$2.35
SKU: SEIRIS
Barcode: 843458152798

Adding floral interest and color, these plants thrive in sunny or partly-shaded garden areas. They attract bees, butterflies, and pollinators while being easy to grow and maintain.

  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Genus: Iris
  • Species: Tectorum
  • Plant Height/Width: 15"-20"
  • Season: Blooms in summer
  • Exposure: Full sun to partial Shade
  • Difficulty: Somewhat easy
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Step One: Timing

When to start?

  • plant in the fall for delayed germination

Step Two: Starting

Where to start and how to sow?

  • It does establish rhizomes and comes back every year. Best in full sun, light soil, with good drainage. In addition, germination of this seed can be improved by scarification, then 90-180 days cool moist stratification. Or plant outside in the fall in moist soil for delayed germination.

Step Three: Growing

How to keep happy?

  • Irises should be fertilized in early spring about 6 to 8 weeks before bloom, and again after the blooms are gone.
  • Use bone meal or super-phosphate and a light balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 6-10-10 depending on the amount of nitrogen in your soil.

Iris

Iris, renowned for their large blossoms, thrive in sunny or partly-shaded gardens, also adapting well to rock gardens with minimal water requirements. They're versatile, flourishing around ponds and fountains while quickly naturalizing as groundcover. Their presence attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators, making them an excellent choice for any garden landscape.

Delayed germination

Best to plant in Fall for delayed germination and then fertilize as recommended in early spring, about 6-8 weeks before the first blooms.

Delayed germination

Best to plant in Fall for delayed germination and then fertilize as recommended in early spring, about 6-8 weeks before the first blooms.
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The Brief and Glorious History of the Iris

Iris, originating from Greek mythology as the rainbow messenger, mirrors the diverse hues found in bearded iris flowers, spanning from pure white to purple/black. The symbolic significance of iris petals lies in their representation of faith, wisdom, and valor. Extracted from iris, Orris Root serves as a versatile additive in perfumes, a fixative in potpourri, and an ingredient in select gin varieties.

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