Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'

Pronunciation: EYE-riss si-BIR-i-ka
SKU #04601
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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Forms 2 ft. tall foliage clumps; flower stalks rise above foliage.
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Description Beardless Dutch Iris-like, with rich purple blooms that rise above the refined, slender, blue-tinged green, sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for a stunning effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Clumping
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container
Design Ideas This rich purple Siberian Iris 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.
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Phlox (Phlox); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Turtlehead (Chelone)
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.
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.
Details
DescriptionBeardless Dutch Iris-like, with rich purple blooms that rise above the refined, slender, blue-tinged green, sword-like foliage. Use in mass plantings for a stunning effect. Thrives in moist soils, where others will not. An herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasThis rich purple Siberian Iris 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.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsDaylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Phlox (Phlox); Spiderwort (Tradescantia); Turtlehead (Chelone)
Care
Care InstructionsEasy 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
HistoryThis 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.
LoreThe iris flower is the inspiration for the French national symbol, the fleur-de-lis.

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