Iris 'Kevin Matthews'

Also Known As

Kevin Matthews Spuria Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-11

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Iris 'Kevin Matthews' plant details

Iris 'Kevin Matthews' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Kevin Matthews'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Kevin Matthews'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

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. large purple flowers with showy bright lemon yellow signals outlined in black, blooms early to mid season, from the "Fallen Heroes Series" Full Sun; very adaptable to many soils. Hardiness Zone 5 - 11.