Ancilla iris
Iris 'Ancilla'
A.M.-R.H.S. 1957, A.M.-B.C. 1959
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
Garden uses
Notes
'Ancilla' iris (Iris 'Ancilla') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. The flowers have violet standards and violet falls with a plum purple blotch. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Japanese forest grass, and Feather reed grass.