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IRIS foetidissima
Commonly known as Gladdon, Stinking gladwyn, Stinking iris
Dull purple flowers 2 feet in height
(UK Delivery Only)
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
A native iris. Pollinated by bumble bees and long-tongued flies. Good for seaside gardens and can be naturalized in hedge bottoms or wooded corners. Crushed leaves emit an unpleasant, meaty scent. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern and western Europe, Azores, Canary Islands, northern Africa. -
EvergreenTufts of tough, dark-green leaves to 75cm (30in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Fully hardy
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Height
30-90cm (12-36in) -
Spread
To 50cm (20in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialVigorous, rhizomatous, beardless perennial. Flowers, tinged with yellow, are 5-7cm (2-3in) across and are followed by decorative seed pods splitting to reveal bright orange seeds
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30-90cm (12-36in)
to 50cm (20in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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