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Leopard Flower (Iris domestica)

Leopard Flower (Iris domestica) is a striking perennial with bright orange to red flowers spotted with dark crimson. Native to East Asia, it thrives in well-drained soil

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers full sun for best flowering, but can tolerate partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering in fall and winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring/summer).

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.4-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semideciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

5-8 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Belamcanda chinensis (L.) Redouté
Belamcanda flabellata Grey
Belamcanda pampaninii H.Lév.
Bermudiana guttata Stokes
Epidendrum domesticum L.
Ferraria crocea Salisb.
Gemmingia chinensis (L.) Kuntze
Ixia chinensis L.
Moraea chinensis (L.) Thunb.
Moraea guttata (Stokes) Stokes
Pardanthus chinensis (L.) Ker Gawl.
Pardanthus nepalensis Sweet
Pardanthus sinensis Van Houtte
Vanilla domestica (L.) Druce
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyIridaceae
  • genusIris
  • speciesIris domestica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 2/5

Edible

No

All parts are poisonous if ingested.

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