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Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI)

Also Known As

  • Iris douglasiana 'Violet Vixen'
  • Violet Vixen Pacific Coast Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 24"-48"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI) plant details

Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI) is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI)

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Va-va voom! Voluptuous violet blooms take on the hues of midnight. Rich purple-blue petals have kohl-black liner smudged across the standards & falls. The witchy color combo looks like bare black branches outlined in the evening sky. Watch out, this flower will lure you into the garden & bewitch you. Bred by our local friend Ryan Grisso, Iris hybridizer extraordinaire, this variety is selected for its large, unusual colored flowers. Each bloom is 4-5” wide & will bloom in Spring. The clump of glossy green foliage will get to be about 1’ tall & 3-4’ wide. Native to CA, these Irises can deal with no Summer water once established & grow well under Oaks. Provide good drainage & once you’ve got a good sized clump, you can divide it in December & share with friends. Provide more shade inland, especially if growing in low-water situations.

Gardening facts about Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI) plant

How to Grow Iris 'Violet Vixen' (PCI)

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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