Iris 'Silver Edge' (Sib)

Also Known As

Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge'
Silver Edge Siberian Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Iris 'Silver Edge' (Sib) plant details

Iris 'Silver Edge' (Sib) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender, purple and silver flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Silver Edge' (Sib)

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and silver blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Silver Edge' (Sib)

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another Dr. McEwen tetraploid iris (see Ruffled Velvet), this blue violet iris with distinctive silver petal edges is a strong grower and early season bloomer. Silver Edge grows well in a variety of soils including ones that are on the wet side. Beautiful planted with iris Snow Queen. HArdy and long lived.

By: Leafari

Violet-blue with a narrow silver edge on the broad, ruffled, darker falls. Tetraploid: double the copies of chromosomes gives this cultivar lots of extra vigour.