Dutch Iris

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Vibrant flowers above slender, upright foliage look elegant in the garden. Attracts hummingbirds. Lovely planted near fountains, ponds or streams with Japanese primrose, hosta and ferns. Provide moist, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

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Balloon Flower

Bright flowers attract hummingbirds to your garden. Makes a colorful display along walkways or in rock gardens, planted with gray or burgundy foliages and pastel flowers. Remove faded flowers for best reblooming. New growth emerges in late spring.

Dianthus

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Dianthus

These low-growing, dwarf plants make a splash in the landscape. Annual dianthus bear abundant flowers in a wide range of colors. Very effective when planted in large groupings, or used as accent in containers or window boxes. Prefers average to alkaline (sweet), well-drained soil.

Candytuft

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Candytuft

Profuse flowers on evergreen foliage are lovely cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge, or along walkways. Blooms attract butterflies. Makes a striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance.

Details

Common name

Dutch Iris

Botanical name

Iris hollandica

Zone

USDA 8 - 10

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Bloom color

Mix

Bloom time

spring

Light

sun

Height

18-20" (46-51 cm)

Habit

clumping

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

remove spent blooms