Iris sibirica

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Iris sibirica

Siberian Iris

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Linda Engstrom

Description

This perennial can grow up to 6' tall and has large green leaves with blue-violet and white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.