Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Iris 'Enfant Prodige'
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic
size
- H: 36"-48"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Iris 'Enfant Prodige' plant details
Iris 'Enfant Prodige' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Enfant Prodige'
- Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Enfant Prodige'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Iris 'Enfant Prodige'
Gardening facts about Iris 'Enfant Prodige' plant
How to Grow Iris 'Enfant Prodige'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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