Iris 'Shannopin'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Shannopin'
Shannopin Bearded Iris
Shannopin Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"-42"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Shannopin' plant details

Iris 'Shannopin' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 'Shannopin'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 42 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Shannopin'

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

Eye-catching and unusual, 'Shannopin' was bred by T. Lloyd Pillow, superintendent of Pittsburgh's Street and Sewer Department, and named for the Delaware chief whose village once stood where Pittsburgh does today. On impressivley tall, strong stems, its primrose-to-cream standards over rosy, almost pink falls make it an iris that visitors here always notice and admire.