Iris 'Crimson King'

Also Known As

Iris germanica 'Crimson King'
Crimson King Bearded Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 22"-26"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Iris 'Crimson King' plant details

Iris 'Crimson King' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Crimson King'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 22 IN - 26 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Crimson King'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deep, almost iridescent red-purple of this fragrant iris – which cameras fail to capture – dazzled the world when it was first introduced by the legendary Peter Barr. Its blooms are often the first of iris season, and in zone-6 and warmer gardens it often reblooms in the fall. In fact, it’s become “ubiquitous in coastal California,” writes Clarence Mahan in Classic Irises, “where its reblooming habit has given it a place in the hearts and flower beds of generations of gardeners.” Just 22-26” tall, zones 3-8aS/10WC, from Ann Arbor.