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Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin'

Also Known As

  • Mrs. George Darwin Iris

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-8a

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Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin' plant details

Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The perfect size for bouquets, and luminous in the garden, this elegant small iris is named for Maud du Puy, the Philadelphia-born wife of one of Darwin’s sons. Although often confused with its sister ‘Mrs. Horace Darwin’ (which we offered last year), it’s laced with gold and purple (not just purple) and blooms later (extending the sisterly season). 24”, zones 3-8aS/10WC, from Ann Arbor.

Gardening facts about Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin' plant

How to Grow Iris 'Mrs. George Darwin'

  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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