Bennerup Blue Siberian iris
Iris sibirica 'Bennerup Blue'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Bennerup Blue' Siberian iris (Iris sibirica 'Bennerup Blue') is a perennial for borders and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows in a clump at a moderate pace. You will see blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Royal Standard hosta, Sensitive fern, Phantom panicle hydrangea, and Carlton daffodil.