Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Eleanor Roosevelt'
Eleanor Roosevelt Bearded Iris
Eleanor Roosevelt Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-20"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt' plant details

Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, repeat-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Eleanor Roosevelt'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, early, and REBLOOMING, 'Eleanor' flowers at the very dawn of iris season and then again in the fall in warmer gardens. It's an intensely deep reddish-purple with a fascinating iridescent sheen. Named for the First Lady who became one of the most admired people of the 20th century, this special iris deserves your vote!