Buy Iris japonica 'Petite'

Also Known As

Petite Japanese iris

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 12"-60"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Iris japonica 'Petite' plant details

Iris japonica 'Petite' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris japonica 'Petite'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris japonica 'Petite'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(JAPANESE IRIS) 10-12” glossy leaves in distinct fans with showy deep purple bases form rhizomatous, deer & rabbit resistant evergreen ground cover in shaded spots in the garden! Overall, a bit smaller and slower than species. Branched 18” stems of fringed pale blue flowers with falls marked of violet and golden in early spring that are fought over by our hummingbirds! Most soils, moist (not soggy); some drought when established. Takes sun on coast.

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How to Grow Iris japonica 'Petite'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant