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Iris x hollandica 'White Excelsior'

Also Known As

  • Iris 'White Excelsior'
  • White Excelsior Dutch Iris

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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Iris x hollandica 'White Excelsior' plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iris x hollandica or Dutch iris are beautiful hybrids for hot sunny locations. 'White Excelsior' has icy white flowers with yellow markings on the falls. Dutch iris make great cut flowers. Plant them in a location with well-drained to dryish soils where they can bake in the summer months when dormant. Overplant with ground covers like thyme, Sedum and Delosperma.

Gardening facts about Iris x hollandica 'White Excelsior' plant

How to Grow Iris x hollandica 'White Excelsior'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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