Iris 'Yaquina Blue'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Yaquina Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Yaquina Blue is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Yaquina Blue as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Yaquina Blue from seed

Aim to sow 0.99 inches (2.55 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.19 inches (3.05 cm).

Transplanting Yaquina Blue

As Yaquina Blue is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Yaquina Blue