Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Eleanor Roosevelt is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Eleanor Roosevelt requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Eleanor Roosevelt from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.99 inches (2.55 cm).

Transplanting Eleanor Roosevelt

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Eleanor Roosevelt is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Eleanor Roosevelt