About
A hybrid iris with some similarities to Siberian section irises. The violet standards are erect, cupped, the falls are drooping, violet, with a white, violet-veined signal flowering mid-summer. Flower stems are straight, erect, to 100cm, bearing up to 5 shapely, medium flowers. It is a vigorous, spreading plant with lax leaves to 105cm long, green with a red tint at the base.
About the genus
Iris may be rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, with narrow leaves and erect stems bearing flowers with 3 large spreading or pendent fall petals, alternating with 3 erect, often smaller, standard petals, in late winter, spring or early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun or part shade
PruningRemove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
PropagationDivide clumps and plant immediately in the flowering site usually from midsummer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot, grey moulds or a virus. See iris diseases