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Iris pseudacorus
Yellow flag
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Latin Name: Iris pseudacorus
Common Name: Yellow flag
Family: Iridaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised[65]. The roots and leaves are toxic to animals, including humans[13, 62, 65].
Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].
Habitat: Damp marshy areas and shallow water[17], often in shade[4].
Mature Height: 1.5
Mature Width: 2
Habit: Perennial
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- It is best suited grown in a light to a medium soil mixture.
- A well drained soil is not required to successfully grow this variety.
- As far as hardiness goes, this variety is extremely temperamental.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist to watery position.
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