Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid [lavender]

Also Known As

Iris 'Lavender'
Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid 'Lavender'
Lavender Hybrid Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

7a-10b

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Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid [lavender] plant details

Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid [lavender] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid [lavender]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris Pacific Coast Hybrid [lavender]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavender' Iris grows to 18 inches and spreads to 2-3 feet. This Pacific Coast hybrid Iris features large lavender flowers with darker lavender veins and a golden throat and flowers in spring. Plant in light shade with occasional summer watering. PCH irises are drought tolerant once established, but they do like deep watering during the dry season. 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.