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    Iris 'Indian Chief'

    Also Known As

    • Iris germanica 'Indian Chief'
    • Indian Chief Bearded Iris
    • Indian Chief Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 32"-36"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Iris 'Indian Chief' plant details

    Iris 'Indian Chief' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy 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 'Indian Chief'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 32 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Indian Chief'

    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

    With velvety, wine-red falls and glowing standards of raspberry to bronze, this tall, striking, Jazz Age iris is one of the most colorful we grow. It's exceptionally vigorous, too, thriving on neglect in old gardens everywhere and blooming even in part shade. By the good Dr. Wylie Ayres of Cincinnati.

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Iris 'Indian Chief' plant

    How to Grow Iris 'Indian Chief'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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