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Also Known As

Butterfly Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 36"-72"

planting zones

7b-10b

3 inch pot | $14

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Iris 'Nada' plant details

Iris 'Nada' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender, mustard and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Nada'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 72 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, mustard and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Nada'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris 'Nada' is an evergreen iris for part shade to part sun with lush, subtropical-looking foliage that resembles a large I. tectorum. The small white flowers are detailed with yellow and a hint of lavender and are produced on branching stems. It is a cross of I. wattii with I. japonica. Grow in a protected location in the garden. May be tolerant of full sun with good moisture. Spreads slowly by rhizomes into nice clumps.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

(BUTTERFLY IRIS) This is a woodland Iris, a cross between I. wattii & I. japonica that is made for the shade! 12-18” tall evergreen fans of foliage create large open clumps. Feb>May stems bearing 25-50 orchid like 2 ½ - 3” palest lavender flowers with bold gold markings and purple centers will light up your life! Cool, moist soils, will even grow over tree roots. Also enjoys coastal climates. USDA Z7b

By: Secret Garden Growers

Branched bloom stalks produce 2" white blooms touched with yellow and lavender. This is an extremely durable Iris which will do quite well in shade, slowly multiplying to create a mass. Does well even among dense tree roots quickly creating a beautiful evergreen groundcover.

By: Almost Eden

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Gardening facts about Iris 'Nada' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Nada'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant