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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Minted Gold' is an intermediate bearded iris, with ruffled standard and fall petals are bright gold in colour, with orange-gold beards.

Grow it in a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, ideally dotted through herbaceous plants in groups of three or five. Iris 'Minted Gold' is also suitable for planting on slopes or in windy areas.

For best results grow in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch with well-rotted manure or garden compost annually.

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Iris ‘Minted gold’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Minted gold’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Iris ‘Minted gold’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Minted gold’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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