Buy Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix'

Also Known As

Iris confusa 'Martin Rix'
Martin Rix Bamboo Iris
Martyn Rix Bamboo Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

4" | $17

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Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix' plant details

Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, exotic, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking evergreen perennial in warmer areas with bamboo-like jointed stems to 3’ tall supporting fans of glossy, palm-like leaves creating an attractive colony. If that’s not enough, throw in tall, branched stems of pretty blue-violet flowers with ruffled edges and yellow markings late spring to early summer. Appreciates some winter protection, rich moist soils in part shade. Deer resistant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Named for UK plantsman Martyn Rix, this Iris gets bamboo-like stems to 2'-3' topped by fans of long green leaves from which the long flower stems emerge bearing a swarm of blue-violet flowers. This would boogie in a rich moist partially shaded site. Evergreen in most non-violent winters.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Pale blue ruffled flowers grace tall jointed bambooesque stems. Rarely seen in gardens. Growth to 3' tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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By: Patricia Cunningham

Gardening facts about Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix' plant

How to Grow Iris confusa 'Martyn Rix'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant