About
An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with a clump-forming habit with attractive foliage. It produces colourful flowers. 'Iris August' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A genus of trailing, flowering perennial houseplants, native to Central and South America, Brazil and the West Indies, and grown mainly for their velvety, textured and colourful foliage. Flowers are solitary and may be red, pink or orange
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions