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

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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