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| • | Native to moist meadows, Siberian Iris do well in average garden soils with adequate water. |
| • | The bright green, gracefully arching foliage works well as a soft vertical accent in the garden. |
| • | They prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade. |
| • | Flowers are produced in early summer in a wide range of colors including: blue, purple, pink, yellow, and white. i Siberians are less prone to rot and iris borer than German Iris, and do not need to be divided as often. |
Japanese, Siberian, and Sweet Flag Iris (Meadow Iris)
Iris
Iris
Sun exposure: full sun (6 or more hours of sunlight a day)
Soil: performs best in most garden soils
Traits
Special Care Instructions
None. Easy to grow and trouble free.
Flowering Time
May through early July, depending on the variety.
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Iris is a broad group with many species including the Tall Bearded German, Dwarf German, Dutch, Japanese, Louisiana, Siberian, Yellow Flag, and Sweet Iris. Their blooms come in any color imaginable, and heights range from 8" to 4'.
Iris is the name of the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow, and because of the great elegance of the iris bloom, it has been the symbol of monarchs and royal families throughout history. It was also the inspiration for the famous “Fleur de Lys”.
Irises also have a medicinal history. The roots were used in preparations for to treat skin infections, syphillis, dropsy, and stomach problems.
Varieties
Soil: performs best in most garden soils
Traits
Special Care Instructions
None. Easy to grow and trouble free.
Flowering Time
May through early July, depending on the variety.
Characteristics, Uses, and Fun Facts
Iris is a broad group with many species including the Tall Bearded German, Dwarf German, Dutch, Japanese, Louisiana, Siberian, Yellow Flag, and Sweet Iris. Their blooms come in any color imaginable, and heights range from 8" to 4'.
Iris is the name of the Greek Goddess of the Rainbow, and because of the great elegance of the iris bloom, it has been the symbol of monarchs and royal families throughout history. It was also the inspiration for the famous “Fleur de Lys”.
Irises also have a medicinal history. The roots were used in preparations for to treat skin infections, syphillis, dropsy, and stomach problems.
Varieties
Growing Conditions
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Lion King Japanese Iris (I. ensata) 3-4' tall
| • | These tall, stately perennials are wonderful plants for average to moist soil conditions producing large, 6-7" blooms in mid-June. |
| • | Each ruffled petal displays a grape purple edge that feathers into the pure white center and at the very base of each petal is a tiny splash of yellow. |
| • | Japanese irises are the last to bloom, about a month after Siberian irises. |
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Variegated Japanese Iris (I. ensata) 24-30" tall
| • | Attractive both in and out of bloom, this wonderful variegated iris has striped green and creamy white foliage. |
| • | In early summer, large bright royal purple flowers with a small yellow signal bloom and last through mid-summer. |
| • | Japanese irises are the last to bloom, about a month after Siberian irises. |
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Variegated Yellow Flag (I. psuedoacorus) 2-4' tall
| • | Begins the season with beautifully variegated yellow and green leaves. |
| • | Followed by rich yellow flowers in May or June, easily seen just above the foliage |
| • | Place this Iris in a full sun and wet spot in your garden and it will be very happy. |
| • | Plant height is directly proportional to the amount of soil moisture. Great near waters edge! |
| • | Dark purple flowers beginning in early summer on strong stems |
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Caesar's Brother
| • | Large bright white flowers |
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Gull's Wing
| • | This outstanding Iris boasts 18-27 petals per flower! |
| • | Hose-in-hose form flowers are a rich shade of blue-violet. A small white blaze with a touch of yellow in the throat is buried in the midst of all the petals. |
| • | Blooming in early summer, strong stems hold the flowers well above the bright green foliage. |
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Kabluey
Tolerant of Wet Soils
Siberian Iris (I. sibirica) 3' tall
Siberian Iris with Hardy Geranium and Peonies