Iris Pseudacorus
What is Iris Pseudacorus?
The Iris Pseudacorus, known in Dutch as Gele lis (yellow iris), alongside Kalmoes, should not be missing in the helophyte filter or plant filter. Like the other helophytes, the Yellow Ribbon can extract many nutrients from the water, especially nitrates. This pond plant creates a large root system. This removes a lot of nutrients from the water. As a result, algae cannot grow as well. And that is not the only advantage of this pondbank plant. In mid-May, it produces beautiful yellow flowers, which are a real picture!
Lidsteng Properties
- Position: sun/semi shade
- Stem length: up to 2 metres
- Planting depth: n/a
- Substrate: not necessary, hornwort is a rootless, free-floating aquatic plant.
- Difficulty: easy plant, makes no demands on water quality
Frequently asked questions
Can this plant be used as a helophyte?
As mentioned earlier, a this marsh plant can create a very large root system. The root system contains a huge number of bacteria. These ensure that nutrients from the water become available to the marsh plant. This is not only great for the Yellow Lis itself, but also for your pond! The nutrients absorbed by the plant are no longer available to the algae. To ensure that nutrients are absorbed faster, it is possible to plant this helophyte in lava peat. This is called a helophyte filter or plant filter. Combined with a good pump that pumps the water through the lavasplit, the water is actively purified.
Of course, it is also possible to plant this riparian plant in pond baskets or plant it in perennial soil.
Does Iris Pseudacorus occur in the Netherlands?
The Yellow Lis is common in the wild in the Netherlands. If you see them, they are often many together along a water feature. They usually stand out because of the beautiful yellow flowers. This plant is hardy and overwinters on rhizomes that are underground.
Want to buy Iris Pseudacorus?
Iris Pseudacorus is for sale via De Vijvermeester's webshop. Here you can find beautiful bunches of high quality.
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