Azure Beauty iris

Iris 'Azure Beauty'

BulbIridaceae

T.G.A.-B.C. 1958

Azure Beauty iris
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationShade gardenWoodland

Notes

'Azure Beauty' iris (Iris 'Azure Beauty') 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 early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The flowers have hyacinth blue standards and French blue falls with a narrow yellow blotch.

Pairs well with Clary sage, Feather reed grass, and Green and gold.