IRIS sibirica 'Colonel Mustard'
IRIS sibirica 'Colonel Mustard'
Mustard-yellow with pale blue.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Upright grower and lightly scented -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs and snails, thrips, viral infections, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Central and eastern Europe, northeastern Turkey, Russia. Garden origin. -
Blue
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Yellow
Yellows and mustards -
Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Height
0.1–0.5 metres -
Spread
0.1–0.5 metres -
Herbaceous
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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