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    Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura'

    Also Known As

    • J. Hewitt 96

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 18"-48"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' plant details

    Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Iris 'Dark Aura' is an intriguing hybrid between I. versicolor and I. virginica that emerges in spring with grape purple foliage that rises to an arching column three feet tall. In late spring or early summer jet black stems emerge holding aloft beautiful purple flowers with white and yellow markings. Grow in average, moist or wet garden soils in full sun.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura' plant

    How to Grow Iris x robusta 'Dark Aura'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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