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    • Photo of Iris 'Gordon' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Iris 'Gordon'

    Also Known As

    • Iris histrioides 'Gordon'
    • Gordon Rock Garden Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Iris 'Gordon' plant details

    Iris 'Gordon' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Gordon'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Gordon'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooming on 4" stems through February frost at Dancing Oaks, 'Gordon' has a pumpkin orange line down a narrow falls of lobelia blue and sky blue. Quite cheerful.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Iris 'Gordon' plant

    How to Grow Iris 'Gordon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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