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Flight of Butterflies Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica 'Flight of Butterflies'
SKU #48187
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | An iris with excellent flowering. Each strong, upright stem bears three or more blooms. Upper petals are a rich violet-purple. The eye-catching lower petals are white with dark purple veining. 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | An iris with excellent flowering. Each strong, upright stem bears three or more blooms. Upper petals are a rich violet-purple. The eye-catching lower petals are white with dark purple veining. 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
Style
| Flower Color | Purple |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.