Iris 'Honorabile'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Honorabile'
Honorabile Bearded Iris
Honorabile Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Honorabile' plant details

Iris 'Honorabile' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer bronze and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low 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 'Honorabile'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Honorabile'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This tough little charmer, carried across the country by the pioneers, flourishes today in thousands of old gardens, cemeteries, and abandoned homesites from Bangor to Santa Barbara. Although our photo may make it look brassy or plain, in the garden here its small, cheery flowers of chestnut and gold have won it many fans. Some experts claim that, due to a mix-up 150 years ago, its real name is 'San Souci', but we're unconvinced - and whatever you call it, this is a richly historic and rewarding iris.