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Native alternative(s) for Iris reticulata 'Harmony':
Iris cristata
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Dianthus deltoides
Helleborus orientalis
Iris reticulata
Iris reticulata 'Harmony' has some common insect problems:
Slugs and Snails Found on Flowers and Foliage

Species Iris Iris reticulata 'Harmony'

Other Common Name(s):

Other plants called Species Iris:

Phonetic Spelling
EYE-ris reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

'Harmony' is an iris cultivar in the Iridaceae family whose parent is native to Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. 

It grows best in full sunlight to partial sunlight in average well-drained garden soil up to 6inches tall.. The bulbs divide into bulblets (offshoots) after blooms have faded and may be separated and replanted.  It is not recommended to do this unless blooming has declined. Plant bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 3 to 4 inches apart.

The 2 to 3 inch, fragrant flowers have royal blue petals with a white-rimmed gold crest on each fall. The narrow grass-like leaves grow to 15 inches long before the plant goes dormant in late spring.

Use 'Harmony' in rock and drought-tolerant gardens. Plant en masse for best results.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:    No significant problems.

VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants," a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens.   

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#drought tolerant#poisonous#blue flowers#rock garden#mass planting#deer resistant#border front#small spaces#naturalized area#problem for dogs#problem for cats#problem for horses#container plant#showy flowers#low maintenance#contact dermatitis#disease resistant#spring flowers#purple flowers#insect resistant#woodland#walkway
 
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#drought tolerant#poisonous#blue flowers#rock garden#mass planting#deer resistant#border front#small spaces#naturalized area#problem for dogs#problem for cats#problem for horses#container plant#showy flowers#low maintenance#contact dermatitis#disease resistant#spring flowers#purple flowers#insect resistant#woodland#walkway
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Iris
    Species:
    reticulata
    Family:
    Iridaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Bulb
    Perennial
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 5 in. - 0 ft. 6 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 4 in. - 0 ft. 4 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Poisonous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Dry capsule that splits to release seeds.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Blue
    Purple/Lavender
    White
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Petals:
    6 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    Blue-colored cultivar; 1 to several flowers at the top of a naked stem, 6-parted with 3 outer, spreading or pendent "falls" and 3 inner, erect "standards"; blooms in early spring (March)
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Sheath
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Rosulate
    Leaf Shape:
    Linear
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Grass-like leaves up to 15 inches long
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Naturalized Area
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Black Walnut
    Deer
    Diseases
    Drought
    Insect Pests
    Problems:
    Contact Dermatitis
    Poisonous to Humans
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Causes only low toxicity if eaten. Skin irritation is minor, or lasting only for a few minutes. Nausea, salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, elevated temperature following ingestion; skin irritation upon contact with seeds, rootstock, or cell sap.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Pentacylic terpenoids (zeorin, missourin and missouriensin), Irisin, iridin, or irisine
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    Yes
    Poison Part:
    Roots
    Sap/Juice
    Seeds