Iris 'Wabash'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Wabash'
Wabash Bearded Iris
Wabash Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Wabash' plant details

Iris 'Wabash' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with 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 'Wabash'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Wabash'

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

Simple but stunning, 'Wabash' won the iris world's top prize, the Dykes Medal, in 1940, and it's still enormously popular today, often topping the annual polls of the Historic Iris Preservation Society. Its pure white standards glow above vibrant purple falls that are intensified by gold beards and a radiant edging of silver.