Iris 'Mrs. Horace Darwin'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Mrs. Horace Darwin'
Mrs Horace Darwin Bearded Iris
Mrs. Horace Darwin Bearded Iris
Mrs. Horace Darwin Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Mrs. Horace Darwin' plant details

Iris 'Mrs. Horace Darwin' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Mrs. Horace Darwin'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, sensory garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Mrs. Horace Darwin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris 'Mrs Horace Darwin' is a subtle beauty with pure white flowers detailed with warm purple and yellow at the base of the falls. Divide every two to three years just after blooming. Trim the foliage back to a third and plant the rhizomes at or just below soil level.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The violet reticulations on this elegant, not-so-big iris make it even more beautiful up close - and great for bouquets. Named for the wife of one of Darwin's sons, it's an enduring survivor by Sir Michael Foster "whose name shines more luminously than any other in the early history of garden iris" (Mahan, Classic Iris). Fragrant.