Iris spuria hybrid

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 30"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Iris spuria hybrid plant details

Iris spuria hybrid is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot, blue, burgundy, orange, purple, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris spuria hybrid

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: apricot, blue, burgundy, orange, purple, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris spuria hybrid

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seedlings from a range of the better garden hybrids; these should produce some nice forms, the color spectrum is nearly as wide as the bearded's; bloom starts in June after the tall bearded's and lasts into July. ZONE 4