Iris 'Rikugi-sakura' (Sib)

Also Known As

Iris sibirica 'Rikugi Sakura'
Rikugi Sakura Siberian Iris

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Rikugi-sakura' (Sib) plant details

Iris 'Rikugi-sakura' (Sib) is a broadleaf deciduous aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Rikugi-sakura' (Sib)

Plant type: aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Rikugi-sakura' (Sib)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exquisite soft violet-pink flowers tinted with gold top 24-30" stems amid graceful clumps of grass-like foliage late spring into early summer; enjoy these not only in border or pondscape but in a vase! S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Iris sibirica 'Rikugi Sakura' is a stunning and elegant Siberian iris with lilac-pink flowers and falls with their bases in yellow and cinnamon. Siberian irises are useful in that they bridge the gap between spring and summer flowering perennials while offering fine architectural foliage for the whole season.