Barcarolle iris

Garden uses

Notes

'Barcarolle' iris (Iris 'Barcarolle') is a perennial 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. The large flowers have white standards veined deep purple and falls veined brown-purple with a black-purple blotch. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms in spring and summer.

Pairs well with Clary sage, Feather reed grass, and Ornamental onion.