Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PCI)

Also Known As

Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby'
Dorothea's Ruby Iris
Dorothea's Ruby Pacific Coast Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PCI) plant details

Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PCI) is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PCI)

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Dorothea's Ruby' (PCI)

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Pacific Coast hybrid Iris features dark red flowers. The clumps of tough evergreen foliage grows to 18 inches and spreads to 2-3 feet. The gorgeous large flowers are seen in spring. Plant in cool sun to light shade with occasional summer watering. Transplanting or dividing should be done in December. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Attracts beneficial insects. Douglas Iris is the parent stock for many successful hybrids. In some way, it is involved in nearly all the named PCI horticultural varieties. Some are pure, wild plants cultivated because of certain unusual features. But most are man-made hybrids - the result of crosses from specially selected parents.