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Position

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

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bearded irises have 'beards' on each of the falls (lower petals) of the flowers. Iris 'Smiling Faces' bears frilled standards and falls in yellow-white, with yellow margins and a yellow beard. It's ideal for growing in a sunny mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden, and makes an excellent cut flower.

For best results grow Iris 'Smiling Faces' in well-drained soil in full sun, and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Divide clumps every three to five years.

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Iris ‘Smiling faces’ and wildlife

Iris ‘Smiling faces’ 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 ‘Smiling faces’ poisonous?

Iris ‘Smiling faces’ 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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