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    • Photo of Iris 'Montecito' flower by Leafari

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    Iris 'Montecito'

    Also Known As

    • Iris hollandica 'Montecito'
    • Montecito Dutch Iris

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Iris 'Montecito' plant details

    Iris 'Montecito' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white 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 Iris 'Montecito'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Montecito'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 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

    New and noteworthy, this sunshine filled iris struts white standards (upright petals) and yellow falls (downward angled petals) with a pronounced gold blotch. Already a florist favorite.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Iris 'Montecito' plant

    How to Grow Iris 'Montecito'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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