Bennerup Blue Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica 'Bennerup Blue'

Pronunciation: EYE-riss si-BIR-i-ka
SKU #04636
4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description Blue, beardless blooms rise above refined, slender, sword-like, green foliage. Mass with shrubs and other perennials for low maintenance color. Native to moist meadows, but due to their adaptable nature, Siberian Iris can be used in borders, rain gardens, or in moist riparian buffers around ponds or water features. An herbaceous perennial.
Light Full sun
Watering Keep soil moist to wet.
Blooms Spring
Mature Size Fast growing; foliage reaches 2 ft. tall, flowers rise above foliage.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Clumping
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container
Design Ideas Blue is an elusive color among perennials and this Iris is a great reliable source. Plant in traditional flower beds for seasonal accent and blade-like foliage for vertical contrast. Use to simulate water Iris in dry streambeds or cluster around landscape boulders or rock outcroppings where soils are thin. Try as an attractive solution in damp spots. A natural around pools, ponds and water gardens. Even works well in the woodland garden or mixed into wild meadow grasses studded with wildflowers. When combined with contrasting foliage plants, may also be used as a blooming reed in antique ceramic pots and urns.
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Coneflower (Echinacea); Turtlehead (Chelone); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
CARE
Care Easy and adaptable; thrives in enriched, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Water regularly until well-established. Once established, water regularly from spring through bloom period; reduce frequency after bloom period. Remove faded foliage as new leaves emerge. Divide every 4 to 5 years in fall.
HISTORY
Lore The iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis. The genus Iris was named after the mythical goddess of the rainbow due to the huge range of flower colors.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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