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    Iris virginica [tetraploid form]

    Also Known As

    • Iris virginica 'Tetraploid Form'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 60"-72"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Iris virginica [tetraploid form] plant details

    Iris virginica [tetraploid form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer 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 virginica [tetraploid form]

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 60 IN - 72 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: floriferous, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris virginica [tetraploid form]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    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

    What a monster plant, a 4" pot makes a 12"-18" clump in a year with 3-6 new full size plants. In early Summer, a bounty of delicate blue, slightly fragrant flowers are produced in copious quantities and last a while they do as they are sterile.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Iris virginica [tetraploid form] plant

    How to Grow Iris virginica [tetraploid form]

    • 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
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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