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    Iris 'Forbidden Fruit'

    Also Known As

    • Forbidden Fruit Tall Bearded Iris

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Iris 'Forbidden Fruit' plant details

    Iris 'Forbidden Fruit' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with apricot and green foliage. In spring apricot flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Forbidden Fruit'

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous apricot and green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Forbidden Fruit'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Iris 'Forbidden Fruit' plant

    How to Grow Iris 'Forbidden Fruit'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • apricot
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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