Yellow Iris Plant
Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus) is an herbaceous plant growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
0.5 to 0.8 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Iris Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Aphids, Bacterial Soft Rot Slugs.
Brown spots on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves Curling, yellowing leaves Soft, mushy rhizomes Holes in leaves
Remove affected leaves, improve air circulation Improve drainage, reduce watering Insecticidal soap, neem oil Remove infected parts, improve drainage Handpick, use beer traps
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Metaldehyde-based slug pellets