A gentle Iris species Iris spuria enchants with its deep blue flower coloring. This delicate flowering plant adds a touch of tenderness to a garden; thus, it has won the hearts of many plant lovers worldwide.
Salt Marsh Iris Care
Iris spuria
What is the plant
Known as Salt Marsh Iris or Butterfly Iris, Iris spuria belongs to the Iris genus. This plant has bulbous rhizomes and can reach a height of 10–35 in (25–90 cm). The Butterfly Iris’s distinctive feature is the bloom. The flowers can vary from light blue to dark purple in color. They consist of 4 petals, and 3 large sepals, which are broadly elliptic in shape. The blooms typically appear in late spring and flourish until the middle of June. The foliage of Butterfly Iris is long, narrow, and sword-shaped. This species is typically grown in Europe, Asia, and Africa and has several cultivars.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
18°C - 20°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Container
It’s recommended to grow Butterfly Iris in a deep but not wide pot. The container should be made of plastic or glazed ceramics and have at least one drainage hole. Such material will not let the moisture evaporate too quickly. The drainage hole would prevent the plant from overwatering.
Fun fact
Belonging to the Iris genus, this Iris species is the tallest among its family members.
Popularity
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