Iris versicolor aka Purple Iris

Caring for Purple Iris is a breeze, as it is highly adaptable and forgiving to minor neglect.

Purple Iris should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Its needs are relatively simple, but one of the most important is making sure its soil is adequately moist. Without proper moisture, the plant can suffer from wilting and stunted growth. To ensure your Purple Iris is healthy, you must choose a potting soil that retains moisture.

Look for a soil with good drainage to prevent root rot, but also make sure it contains plenty of organic matter. Coco coir and sphagnum moss are both excellent ingredients for retaining moisture and providing the #self.names with the nutrients it needs to thrive. If you can find a soil that has a combination of these ingredients, your #self.names will thank you with beautiful blooms.

To ensure optimal growth, the Purple Iris prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Purple Iris is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Repotting the Purple Iris should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Purple Iris as it grows vertically.

Purple Iris’s native range is Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Manitoba, south to Florida and Arkansas.