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    Iris gracilipes

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Dwarf Crested Iris
    • Slender Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Iris gracilipes plant details

    Iris gracilipes is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with 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 gracilipes

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris gracilipes

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A charming woodland iris from Japan with grassy leaves and showy deep purple flowers. The wild type has pale purple flowers. Great trough or rock garden subject or as a small-scale groundcover.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Iris gracilipes plant

    How to Grow Iris gracilipes

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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