Ideas and knowledge in full bloom.

Shopping list

Iris

Exquisite flowers in a stunning array of colors and forms, some scented; wonderful for attracting hummingbirds to the garden. Lovely planted with peonies, pinks, azaleas and lilacs; beautiful in flower arrangements. For best vigor divide every 3-4 years.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Candytuft

Dianthus

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Iris

  • Botanical name

    Iris

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    30-34" (76-86 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Herb H.'s collection
  • Penelope C.'s collection