Iris foetidissima 'Nant Gwilw'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Iris foetidissima 'Nant Gwilw' plant details

Iris foetidissima 'Nant Gwilw' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris foetidissima 'Nant Gwilw'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris foetidissima 'Nant Gwilw'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Love this plant for its lush, glossy evergreen foliage in dry shade parts of the garden! It also tolerates occasional watering. This is a selection chosen for its vigor & darker lavender flower than the species. Morning sun to full shade will suit this beauty, who is not at all fussy about soil. Orange red seed clusters follow the flowers. This species is one of our

By: Secret Garden Growers

It's no typo - its tongue-twisting Welsh! This has flowers more richly colored lavender than typical and seems quite vigorous as well making large clumps of rich dark evergreen foliage. Seed pods are fun orange seeds. Rare and unobtainable commercially. Except here of course.