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    Iris suaveolens

    Also Known As

    • Iris mellita
    • Iris suaveolens [I.mellita]

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-5"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Iris suaveolens plant details

    Iris suaveolens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris suaveolens

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris suaveolens

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cute is the first word that comes to mind. The light yellow standards almost touch each other at the top and are brown at the base. Re-blooms here throughout the summer into fall. Great for troughs and the rock garden. Likes a well drained soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Iris suaveolens plant

    How to Grow Iris suaveolens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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