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    Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard'

    Also Known As

    • Mary Barnard Algerian Iris
    • Mary Barnard Winter Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 9"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard' plant details

    Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 9 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Give these babies a chance to get established and they can be free flowering and long blooming from November to March! Evergreen thin leaves are upright in tight clumps. This selection has shorter leaves and a more tidy appearance than the species. Flowers are deep violet and lavender...one blossom will fill a room with fragrance! Pretty much thrives on neglect...poor soils, drought tolerant, deer and critter resistant. USDA Z7

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A selection collected by the Lady herself near Algiers in 1937. Oh, to have seen this high-born Englishwoman wresting this treasure from the Algerian scrub! Impeccably dressed and sweat dares not form on that ivory brow. Superb dark flowered form of this winter blooming Iris.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard' plant

    How to Grow Iris unguicularis 'Mary Barnard'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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