Iris 'Before The Storm'
Iris 'Before The Storm' (Tall Bearded Iris 'Before the Storm')
is a fully hardy perennial herbaceous bulb with purple and black flowers in early Summer and late Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water.
Soil
Iris 'Before The Storm' grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 8.5 (alkaline ranges from 8.1 to 8.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a erect bulb and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1.2m / 3.9ft and spread of 0.6m / 2ft. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer and green in Autumn. They are llanceolate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Toxicity
Moderate in whole plant. Severe stomach upset if eaten.
Uses
City courtyard garden, coastal/seaside suitable, container plant, cottage informal garden, flower arranging and flower border and bed.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include bulbs and division.
-39°C / -38.2F 6.5 to 8.5 2-3 years 1.2m / 3.9ft 0.6m / 2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Iris |
| Cultivar ? | Before The Storm |
| Common names |
|---|
| Tall Bearded Iris 'Before the Storm' (Ireland) |
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