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Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo'

Also Known As

  • Iris foetidissima 'Albo fructa'
  • Stinking Gladwyn
  • Stinking Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo' plant details

Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and white fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Awesome, huge, alabaster white berries in split open upfacing triangular seed pods instead the usual red ones. Very vigorous grower. 8"-12" tall. Full sun to full shade, this plant is very easy to please.

Gardening facts about Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo' plant

How to Grow Iris foetidissima 'Fructu Albo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • white
    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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