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    Iris monnieri

    Also Known As

    • Iris of Rhodes

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-11

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    Iris monnieri plant details

    Iris monnieri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris monnieri

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris monnieri

    USDA Zones: 5a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful yellow Spuria, monnieri is probably a hybrid between Iris orientalis and Iris xanthospuria both of which are native to Turkey; other authorities believe I. crocea may be involved, whatever it is an excellent garden specimen with an air of mystery about it. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris monnieri plant

    How to Grow Iris monnieri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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