Adriatic Blue iris
Iris 'Adriatic Blue'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tallup to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep blue standards & gold falls rimmed with blue
Garden uses
Notes
'Adriatic Blue' iris (Iris 'Adriatic Blue') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches. The flowers have deep blue standards and gold falls rimmed with blue. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Japanese forest grass, Sum and Substance hosta, and Black Baccara rose.