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Irises
Indian Chief
- Genus: Iris
- Family: Iridaceae
- Species: Germanica
- Group: Rhizomatous
- Classification: Eupogon (bearded)
- Name: Indian Chief
- Common name: Tall bearded iris, true bearded, German bearded iris
- Introdution: 1929
- Breeder: Dr Wylie McLean Ayres (USA)
- Colour: Deep red falls blended with bronze and moderate crimson standards
- Beard: Yellow
- Bloom time: June
- Height: 32" (81 cm)
- Soil: Well drained, neutral to alkaline
- Propagation: Division
- Care:
- Water and feed lightly until bloom season.
- Add bone meal or superphosphate a month later.
- Decrease watering after blooming period.
- Check for signs of disease or pest
- If rot is a problem, lift and store in cool dry place
- Lift and divide every 3 to 5 years.
- Hardiness 3 - 9
- Location:: Artist collection, zone 4b
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