Iris foetidissima - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Stinking iris (Iris foetidissima) is an upright, clump-forming, winter-green perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers from July to August. Decorative, orange-red fruits develop from the flowers in September. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Stinking iris is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Stinking iris are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Stinking iris has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Stinking iris sets beautiful accents together with: Garden golden sedge, Altai bergenia, palm-leaf hellebore.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Iris foetidissima forms purple-coloured flowers from July.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Iris foetidissima are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Group planting, herbaceous border