Iris foetidissima AGM
Gladwyn Iris, Stinking Iris
Subtle purple-veined cream flowers in spring, followed by brilliant orange shiny seeds which tend to stay on the plant all winter. A british native, often found in woods. Tolerates very dry shade once established. I have never noticed a bad smell depite its name. 18"
20 seeds per packet (approx).
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
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| Longevity: | Perennial |
| Growing Condition: | Dry shade |
| Season: | Autumn |
| Good For: | Wildlife Friendly |
| Good For: | Self-sowing |
| Good For: | Seedheads & fruit |
| Good For: | Cut flower |
| Flower Colour: | Cream |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Germination: | Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place |
