Sweet Iris (Iris pallida)
Iris pallida, Sweet Iris, is a perennial herb with fragrant, blue-green foliage and lavender to purple flowers. Blooms late spring to early summer, thriving in full sun a
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Moderate during growth, less when dormant.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Temperature
Prefers temperate climates, thrives in 15-25 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate during growth, less when dormant.
Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Prefers temperate climates, thrives in 15-25 °C.
Outdoor
Low-nitrogen fertilizer in early spring.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-0.9 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Blue-Green, Glaucous Green
Leaf Type
Ensiform
Flower Size
10-15 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyIridaceae
- genusIris
- speciesIris pallida
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 7/5
Edible
No
All parts, especially the rhizomes, are toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal upset such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans and pets.