Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
Beardless Dutch Iris-like blooms rise above refined, slender sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for the best effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. Herbaceous perennial.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | EYE-riss si-BIR-i-ka |
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 23 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous grower to 2½ ft. tall, flower stalks taller. Clump forming. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4601 |
| Retailers for this plant: |
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 4 to 5 years in early fall.
Design Ideas
This rich purple Siberian Iiris will adapt to practically all garden conditions and styles. Plant them as a traditional perennial in flower beds. Use to simulate water in dry streambeds or around landscape boulders. Try as an equivalent to water Iris in damp spots around pools, ponds and water gardens. Even works well in the woodland garden or mixed into wild meadow stands. May also be used as a dramatic reed-like plant in antique ceramic pots and urns.
Companion Plants
Royal purple is a glorious flower color that needs plenty of sunlight to show its true beauty. Combine with a healthy mass of the pink flowering Mini Pearl Miniature Daylily (Hemerocallis hybrids 'Mini Pearl') and the dainty Ballerina Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'). In partial shade it is stunning beside Eola Sapphire Plantain Lily (Hosta x 'Eola Sapphire') and to spice up small drifts of Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof').
History
This iris hails from central and eastern Europe, and throughout Russia including Siberia. Genus Iris was named after the mythical goddess of the rainbow due to the huge range of flower colors.
Lore
The iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.
Beardless Dutch Iris-like blooms rise above refined, slender sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for the best effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. Herbaceous perennial.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 4 to 5 years in early fall.
Design Ideas
This rich purple Siberian Iiris will adapt to practically all garden conditions and styles. Plant them as a traditional perennial in flower beds. Use to simulate water in dry streambeds or around landscape boulders. Try as an equivalent to water Iris in damp spots around pools, ponds and water gardens. Even works well in the woodland garden or mixed into wild meadow stands. May also be used as a dramatic reed-like plant in antique ceramic pots and urns.
Companion Plants
Royal purple is a glorious flower color that needs plenty of sunlight to show its true beauty. Combine with a healthy mass of the pink flowering Mini Pearl Miniature Daylily (Hemerocallis hybrids 'Mini Pearl') and the dainty Ballerina Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum 'Ballerina'). In partial shade it is stunning beside Eola Sapphire Plantain Lily (Hosta x 'Eola Sapphire') and to spice up small drifts of Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof').
History
This iris hails from central and eastern Europe, and throughout Russia including Siberia. Genus Iris was named after the mythical goddess of the rainbow due to the huge range of flower colors.
Lore
The iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | EYE-riss si-BIR-i-ka |
| Key feature: | Spring Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 10, 14 - 23 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Vigorous grower to 2½ ft. tall, flower stalks taller. Clump forming. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4601 |
