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Iris 'Frank Adams'

Also Known As

  • Frank Adams Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 38"-46"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-8a

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Iris 'Frank Adams' plant details

Iris 'Frank Adams' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Frank Adams'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 38 IN - 46 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Frank Adams'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its exotic blend of parchment, bronze, rust, rose, and oxblood, this intriguing iris adds a note of “unusual warmth and vibrancy” (Schreiner’s, 1946) to the early summer garden. Bred in Elkhart, Indiana, it was named for the British head gardener who helped create one of the 20th century’s greatest gardens, Hidcote. 38-46”, zones 3-8aS/10WC, from Ann Arbor.

Gardening facts about Iris 'Frank Adams' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Frank Adams'

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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