Iris 'Actress'

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Bearded irisBulb, Perennial, EvergreenFamily: Iridaceae

Flower colour:

Blue

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Actress' bears pale blue, tightly ruffled flowers with a lighter area towards the centre of the lower petals, in contrast with a bright orange beard. It's ideal for growing in a sunny mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Iris 'Actress' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.

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Iris ‘Actress’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Actress’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Iris ‘Actress’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Actress’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

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