Iris 'Rocky Hunt'

Also Known As

Iris x 'Rocky Hunt'
Rocky Hunt Louisiana Iris

Plant type

aquatic

size

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

planting zones

5a-11

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Iris 'Rocky Hunt' plant details

Iris 'Rocky Hunt' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen aquatic with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Rocky Hunt'

Plant type: aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Rocky Hunt'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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. Striking dark blue flowers in spring. Flowers are usually 5-6" across, gracefully adorning any landscape. From the "Fallen Heroes Series. Fast grower up to 24-30" tall. Clumps into a nice stand of upright and arching green leaves. Full Sun; very adaptable to many soils. Hardiness Zone 5 - 11.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Dark indigo-blue outer falls are centered with dark blue inner standards. Beautiful, full, 5" wide, nearly rounded flowers. A vigorous and hardy Louisiana Iris from the 'Fallen Heroes' series hybridized by Leeann Connelly. Multiplies readily in average garden soils, moist to wet soils, or can be set in water gardens where the container is just below the water's surface. Blooms March through May. A Dawn Stover Nifty Fifty favorite herbaceous plant! Dawn is a Research Associate at Stephen F Austin in Nacogdoches, TX and currently maintains the Mast Arboretum plant collection. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.