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    Iris spuria

    Also Known As

    • Butterfly Iris

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Iris spuria plant details

    Iris spuria is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris spuria

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris spuria

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Butterfly Iris, a wide ranging complex species ranging from Sweden to Central Spain; they like a warm site and moisture during the growing season, but dry during flowering. Coloration is quite variable spurias are heavy feeders and enjoy some manure. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Iris spuria plant

    How to Grow Iris spuria

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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