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Iris unguicularis

'Mary Barnard'


Mary Barnard Algerian Iris




Family
Iridaceae
Genus
Iris
Species
unguicularis
Cultivar
'Mary Barnard'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)
5 - 15
Height
50 cm
Spread
50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JanuaryMarchOctoberNovemberDecember
General Description
An evergreen Iris with with dark green leaves and very aromatic, deep purple flowers that bloom in winter or early spring.
Landscape
Excellent for flower borders or beds.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun an a moist, well-drained soil.
Shape
Tufted habit.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are narrow and dark green in colour.
Flower Description
Flowers are very aromatic, dark purple in colour.
Propagation
Propagate through division immediately after flowering.
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