How to grow Stinking Iris

Iris foetidissima

Dappled Sun
OR
Partial Sun
Medium

Easy to grow and requires little care. Leave faded flowers as the seed pods are the best part of the plant

Growing Stinking iris from seed

Easy from seed or division in spring

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Stinking iris

Stinking Iris is happy in shade

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

Harvesting Stinking iris

Seed pods are decorative

Seed Saving Stinking iris

Collect decorative red seeds as the pods split open

How long does Stinking iris take to grow?

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Other names for Stinking iris

Gladdon, Gladwin iris, Roast-beef plant, Stinking gladwin, Variegated gladwym iris, Beardless