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Herbaceous Perennial
Clump-forming
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort
old H4 (hardy)
Pale Yellow in Spring and Summer
Green in Spring and Summer
0.1-0.5 metres
2-5 years
iris 'Sarah Taylor'
Iridaceae
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrowly leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
Standard Dwarf Bearded irises are rhizomatous perennials 20-40cm tall, with flowers 5-7cm across, bearded on the falls, in late spring or early summer
'Sarah Taylor' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 30cm in height, with short, sword-shaped leaves and large primrose-yellow flowers with paler standards and purplish beard
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Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid loam in full sun
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn
City/Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower borders and beds or Wall-side Borders
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
May be attacked by slugs, snails and thrips
May be subject to iris rhizome rot, a leaf spot and a virus
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