Iris x norrisii 'Dazzler'

Also Known As

Iris xnorrissii
× Pardancanda norrisii 'Dazzler'
Candylily
Dwarf Candy Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Iris x norrisii 'Dazzler' plant details

Iris x norrisii 'Dazzler' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer orange, pink, purple, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris x norrisii 'Dazzler'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange, pink, purple, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris x norrisii 'Dazzler'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Starry flowers in a mix of electric colors top these 12" Iris-like plants late summer into fall; Pardanthopsis x Belamcanda hybrid. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

One of the original 'mixes' in the trade and still one of the best. This remarkable dwarf strain with multi-branched flower stems and a dazzling array of uni-colored and striped flowers. 15 years of development work by Harlan Hamernik at Bluebird Nursery, Clarkson, Nebraska resulted in this compact, dwarf seed strain.