Iris 'Jeri'

Also Known As

Iris x louisiana 'Jeri'
Jeri Louisiana Iris

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Iris 'Jeri' plant details

Iris 'Jeri' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Jeri'

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Jeri'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris Louisiana 'Jeri' is a wet garden or pond iris with simple, slightly ruffled, lightly fragrant, dark grape-violet blooms rising to heights of 24-36 inches on sword-shaped and linear foliage. Louisiana are beardless irises that thrive in moist soil in areas with hot summers. Divide plants every 3-4 years immediately after flowering. Ideally suited for bog-type, ponds or water gardens in a sunny garden. Attracts butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

These large flaring deep-bright-plum-violet-grape purple flowers on 3' stems definitely make a show in late spring. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. Jeri is a Louisiana iris that boasts large bright purple blooms and dark green evergreen foliage with yellow flags.