Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

Also Known As

Iris histrioides 'Katharine Hodgkin'
Iris histrioides 'Katherine Hodgkin'
Iris histrioides 'Kathryn Hodgkin'
Iris hoogiana 'Katherine Hodgkins'
Katharine Hodgkin Rock Garden Iris
Katherine Hodgkins Dwarf Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5"-10"
W: 3"-8"

planting zones

5a-9b

Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' plant details

Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter blue, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 8 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, white and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plant this iris with the certainly that passersby will stop and ask. Katherine Hodgkins blooms in white with veining in an unusual shade of light blue, leaning to silvery teal, accented with pencil yellow. A generous sprinkling of navy dots and dashes complete the look. Very exotic!

By: Leafari

Blooming with the early Crocus, the lovely and demure Iris. Grow in a well drained sunny situation that gets adequate moisture in late winter and dryness in summer.

By: Avant Gardens

The best of the bulbous rock garden iris in our humble opinion. Such a delicious mix of cream, green, blue and yellow. Late winter blooming on 5" tall stems.