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Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe'

Also Known As

  • Iris trimesia martinicensis 'Monroe'
  • Monroe Spuria Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-11

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Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe' plant details

Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and yellow 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 Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, disease-resistant, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
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

Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. Monroe is a yellow tiger striped iris with maroon dapples. This Iris is great freestanding or interplanted with other yellows or Maroons to give your garden color pop.

Gardening facts about Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe' plant

How to Grow Trimezia martinicensis 'Monroe'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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