Iris suaveolens 'Rubromarginata'

Also Known As

Iris suaveolens var. rubromarginata
Garden Bearded Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-5b

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Iris suaveolens 'Rubromarginata' plant details

Iris suaveolens 'Rubromarginata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chocolate, purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris suaveolens 'Rubromarginata'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate, purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, cutting garden, dwarf, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris suaveolens 'Rubromarginata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 5b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its true the leaves are margined in red however this feature does not stand out, the edging is quite fine, on the other hand the plant habit and flowers are spectacular, edge or no edge it is a fantastic Dwarf Bearded Iris, not to be confused with the hybrid normally sold as Dwarf Bearded Iris. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An absolute charming mini iris; the purple standards almost touch each other at the top. Re-blooms here throughout the summer and/or fall. Great for troughs and the rock garden. Likes a well drained soil.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This tough little gem (hardy to minus 30F!) is loved by all - from alpine plant and rock garden purists to Iris collectors to plant snobs to folks new to gardening. Big purple - red flowers over low light green leaves accented by a thin red margin. Native to Turkey into the Balkans. Decent drainage.