Plant Profile: Iris aucheri x bucharica

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Phonetic Spelling:EYE-ris aw-KER-eye boo-KAIR-ih-kuh

Genus:Iris

Species:aucheri

Family:Iridaceae

This Iris variety features a delightful combination of fragrant yellow and white flowers. For optimal growth, it should be planted in full sun to partial shade, ideally in moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. The most vibrant blooms are produced when the plant receives ample sunlight. Once established, these Irises are drought-resistant and not typically affected by deer browsing. They are perfect for mass planting in borders or along pathways and are also well-suited for rock gardens and compact areas.

Regarding pests and diseases, this plant does not face any significant issues.

Iris aucheri x bucharica Feature Summary

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#showy flowers
#fragrant flowers
#small spaces
#white flowers
#yellow flowers
#low maintenance
#mass planting
#deer resistant
#rock gardens
#border front
#walkways
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses

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Iris aucheri x bucharica Feature Summary

Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
12 inches-3 feet
Less than 12 inches
Flowers
White
Gold/Yellow
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Walkways
Small Space
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Iris aucheri x bucharica Attributes

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Iris aucheri x bucharica Whole Plant Traits

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Iris aucheri x bucharica Cultural Conditions

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Iris aucheri x bucharica: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Iris aucheri x bucharica Flowers

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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White

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Iris aucheri x bucharica Leaves

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Iris aucheri x bucharica Stem

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Iris aucheri x bucharica Landscape

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Iris aucheri x bucharica: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy