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Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt' plant details

Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and winter
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. .well, kind of. Actually grown from seed from the fabulous plantswomen Ginny Hunt. Of all the plants, this clone has much larger, more deeply purple-blue flowers on robust, evergreen plants from

Gardening facts about Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt' plant

How to Grow Iris unguicularis 'Ginny Hunt'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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