Animato iris
Iris 'Animato'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1977
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow-green
Garden uses
Notes
'Animato' iris (Iris 'Animato') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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 blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The flowers have white standards and primrose yellow flags.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Feather reed grass, Japanese forest grass, and Green and gold.