Overview
Iris 'Morning World' (TB) is a upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Iris, part of the Iridaceae family, with blue-green foliage. Iris 'Morning World' (TB) grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include border planting and architectural plant.
About
Iris 'Morning World' is a herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae with an upright habit and blue-green foliage. It flowers in the UK from May to July. Position it in full sun on south-facing, sandy, neutral soil that remains dry and sheltered. It is fully hardy (H7) and is suited to border planting and architectural use.
About the genus
Iris takes its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and for once the naming feels entirely earned. I can't think of another genus that covers so much ground — inky purples, burnt apricots, clean whites, blues that seem lit from inside — or so many situations. There are bearded irises that want their rhizomes baked in full sun, Siberian types happy in ordinary border soil, and species that will sit contentedly at the edge of a pond. What they share is the flower: three petals standing up, three falling away, built with a kind of architectural confidence most plants never attempt. Even out of bloom the foliage earns its place — those upright fans of blue-green leaves hold a border together for months. I grow them for the fortnight in May and June when nothing else in the garden can compete, and I've made my peace with that. Some plants are for the long haul. An iris is an event.
Written by Henry
In the garden
A member of the iris family, Iris 'Morning World' forms an upright clump of blue-green leaves and produces its flowers from May to July. The combination of vertical habit and coloured foliage gives it presence where a clear, structural element is required in the border. Plant it in a sunny, south-facing spot with well-draining sandy soil and a neutral pH; the plant prefers dry conditions and a sheltered aspect rather than exposed, wind-lashed sites. Its hardiness rating of H7 means it is fully hardy in UK gardens, so it tolerates winter conditions without the need for winter protection when sited appropriately. Use Iris 'Morning World' where height and form matter: tuck it into mixed borders as an upright accent or let it provide architecture at the back of a perennial bed. The blue-green foliage remains an important visual feature outside the flowering months, and the May to July bloom period provides a reliable mid-to-early summer display.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Iris
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Iris 'Morning World' (TB) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Blue-green
- Suggested uses
- Border planting, Architectural plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Iris 'Morning World' (TB)
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Resistant
- Disease resistance
- Resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Iris 'Morning World' (TB)?
Iris 'Morning World' (TB) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Iris 'Morning World' (TB) need?
Iris 'Morning World' (TB) grows best in sandy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry.
Is Iris 'Morning World' (TB) hardy in the UK?
Iris 'Morning World' (TB) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Iris 'Morning World' (TB)?
Division, Seed.
More in the Iris genus
- Iris 'Antigone' (TB)
- Iris 'Dauntless' (TB)
- Iris 'Dipped in Dots' (TB)
- Iris 'Ablaze' (MDB)
- Iris 'After the Storm' (TB)
- Iris 'Aldo Ratti' (TB)
- Iris 'Alene's New Love' (SDB)iris 'Alene's New Love'
- Iris 'Alpine Lake' (MDB)