Iris foetidissima Stinking gladwin (Iridaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Iris foetidissima
Stinking gladwin
Evergreen perennial
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The Iris foetidissima plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Iridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stinking gladwin.

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Latin Name:  Iris foetidissima
Common Name:  Stinking gladwin
Family:  Iridaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The roots of this plant are toxic to grazing mammals[100]. Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people[238].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Woods and shady places, usually on calcareous soils[4, 17, 28]. It is often also found on sea cliffs[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is it is ripe in a cold frame[4]. Stored seed should be sown as early in the year as possible in a cold frame, it may take 18 months to germinate. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first year. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division, best done in July after flowering. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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