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flowerIris is a perennial genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, characterized by distinctive flowers in various colors including orange and yellow. The genus includes diverse species, with some varieties growing to approximately 1 meter in height.
Prefers well-drained soil; suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils; tolerates mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline) soils; prefers moist soil.
Thrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as Iris